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CT scan dose
I am having lot of health issues recently and have done multiple ct scans.. recently I had went to ER and did 2 ct scans . I have attached the report of one which has the dosage information. They did one more with slightly less dose. I want to know if this dose is high, low or moderate. I am very scared as I did multiple such ct scans this year
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Instead of having so many doubts at a later stage (after the CT is done), it is better to ask for dosing of radiation and the contrast medium, whatever you understand by it.
Frankly, I am sure no doctor except the ones who are doing CT scan will have any idea about the dose of radiation or of the contrast medium.
Moral of the story: Learn to trust your Doctor.
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In medical science, it always weigh benefit against risk. If your symptoms and conditions is worth of multiple CT investigations , it should be done. Because , radiation due to multiple CT scan can harm or may not harm you. It is uncertain and cannot be measured as radiation is only a risk factor.
On the other hand, if repeated CT scan helps in diagnosis and follow up of serious condition, it can be done.
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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