Ct scan radiation cause cancer in future

2025-11-30 02:22:14
How many msv (ct scan) causes cancer in future ? How many ct scans (in msv)are safe in a year ? Is two brain Ct scan radiation causes cancer in future (2 ct scan difference 8 years) ?
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Not too much data and guidelines about it .but 2 ct not harmful as much .you can go through it.

Answered2025-12-11 04:26:07

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Hello, There are no specific guidelines about it. And, don’t worry you can undergo a few CT scans without much risk. Also, doctors advise them only if it’s necessary to get it done.

Answered2025-12-10 12:45:36

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Answered2025-12-05 17:50:03

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Answered2025-12-02 10:47:18

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It is risk versus benefit. Some situations scans are must as there is no alternative at that point in time. So there is no clear cut answer to your question. All the best. J G S R (Online) Clinic

Answered2025-12-01 04:52:15

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Radiation in ct scan in within safe limit..so dnt worry

Answered2025-12-01 04:40:53

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Don’t worry about it, it’s perfectly fine. For most adults, having one or a few CT scans in a year when clearly indicated is considered acceptable; clinicians follow the “ALARA” principle—keep radiation As Low As Reasonably Achievable and only scan when benefits clearly outweigh risks.

Answered2025-12-01 01:42:04

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Do not panic!!! There is no risk with 2 ct scans.

Answered2025-11-30 18:50:00

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No risk Do not worry

Answered2025-11-30 13:07:04

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Cancer risk from CT scans is very low. • There is no fixed number of mSv that “causes cancer.” Risk increases gradually, but remains small at medical doses. • A typical brain CT ≈ 1–2 mSv only. • 2 brain CT scans 8 years apart = extremely low radiation → no meaningful cancer risk. • There is no strict yearly limit, but up to 20 mSv/year is considered safe for the general public from medical imaging. You are far below this. Conclusion: Your two brain CTs absolutely do NOT pose a future cancer risk.

Answered2025-11-30 12:47:46

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Answered2025-11-30 10:16:53

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Answered2025-11-30 10:12:51

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A CT scan delivers a very small amount of radiation, and your two brain CT scans done 8 years apart are far below any level that could ever cause cancer. In fact, the total radiation you received is less than what every person naturally gets from the environment in just one year of normal life. Medical science tells us that cancer risk starts only when someone receives more than 100 mSv, and even then the risk is extremely small. Each brain CT is about 1–2 mSv, so your two scans together are barely 3–4 mSv. This is 25 times lower than the level where any measurable risk has ever been seen. So you can relax completely -you did nothing harmful to your body. The radiation does not stay inside you, it does not build up, and it cannot activateany disease later. Once the scan was over, the radiation disappeared immediately, just like a flashlight turning off. Your scans were done for your safety, and they did exactly what they were supposed to do -rule out any serious problems.

Answered2025-11-30 08:33:37

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It's under safety limit, don't worry

Answered2025-12-11 07:20:20

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It depends I myself did minimum 20 CT SCANs after I had Non cancerous meckels diverticulitis. Consult me I will guide you whether you need CT SCANs or not
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Answered2025-12-01 07:27:38

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Needs to be evaluated Do consult

Answered2025-11-30 14:46:43

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-11-30 14:27:35

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Need some more details kindly consult

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Answered2025-11-30 10:14:34

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