Do you screen for stomach or intestinal issues?
Our MRI scans the abdominal organs (liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, adrenal glands) and may detect structural abnormalities in these areas, including masses, cysts, and organ enlargement.
However, MRI has significant limitations for the stomach and intestines: it cannot see inside the stomach or bowel the way an endoscopy or colonoscopy can. Surface-level conditions like ulcers, polyps, or early mucosal changes are generally not visible.
What our MRI may detect in the abdomen:
- Liver lesions, fatty liver, or cirrhosis
- Kidney masses or cysts
- Pancreatic abnormalities
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Large abdominal masses
What it cannot reliably detect:
- Stomach or colon polyps
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, colitis) in early stages
- Gastric ulcers or gastritis
- Colon cancer in early stages (colonoscopy is the gold standard)
If you have digestive symptoms or a family history of colorectal cancer, we recommend discussing screening colonoscopy with your GP. Our screening is complementary, not a replacement for gastroenterological evaluation.
See our conditions overview for more on what our screening may detect.
