Frequently asked questions
Prime Health is here to keep you well and help you make the right health decisions so we've gathered a list of frequently asked questions about our centres and the wide range of services we provide.
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Common questions
- Do x-rays have side-effects?
- Do I need to prepare or do anything differently before my ultrasound scan appointment?
- Does Prime Health provide ultrasound scans for pregnant women?
- What is an ultrasound scan?
- When will I get the results of my MRI scan?
- Do I need a referral for an ultrasound-guided steroid injection?
- How long does the effects of an ultrasound-guided steroid injection last?
- How long can I expect the results to last after nSTRIDE?
- How soon will I notice results after I have had an nSTRIDE injection?
- How does nSTRIDE work?
- How do I know if the counselling offered at Prime Health is right for me?
- What sort of issues or problems is person-centred counselling used to treat?
- How long does the Gastric Balloon Weight Loss Management Programme take?
- Is a gastric balloon right for me?
- What are the benefits of a gastric balloon programme for weight loss?
- What is an ultrasound guided injection?
- Do I need to have any special preparation for an MRI scan?
- How long does an MRI scan take?
- What is an MRI?