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CT SCAN 5 YEAR OLD

2024-06-03 22:49:25
Is One Plain brain  CT scan safe for 5 year old ? What about radiation side effects ? Will it cause cancer in future ? I am feeling very nervous ...!!!
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Hi. CT scan of head does have radiation, so, do if necessaryand urgent. 1 CT is less likely to cause cancer in future. Talk to your doctor regarding an MRI Head instead of CT if convenient.

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