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CT scans and their side effects

2019-07-06 18:42:20
I have done ct entrography in Jan and after 5 months gap in may. Will there be any side effects for Ct scans due to high radiations iam I at the risk of cancer ? I have read in internet that ct scan is dangerous
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Two ct scans are not that high radiation exposures. Commonly done. So don't worry.

Answered2019-07-06 19:08:23

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