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Have lower jaw pain under ear and Neck for 8 months now. I have been to dentists, endodontist, oral surgeon, ENT, neurologist GP for my jaw and neck pain. It's constant sore,burning pain in jaw under ear and neck for 8 months now. I have small lump like spots in jaw under ear and neck which hurts to touch. I have mild swelling spots in under ear j

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Better discuss with radiologist in person If mandatory,has to be done Otherwise continue conservative management ... Read More

I have taken 3 dental CBCT scan from June to December 2020. I had taken a neck CT scan of neck ok December. I have lower jaw pain under ear and neck since month of May..I went to various doctors and no answers yet. I have been to dentist and they took dental cbct scan. I have taken 3 dental Cone beam CT scan so far in the last 7 months. I have tak

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Can we use homeopathy during radiation? ... how do I need to manage radiation side effects with homeopathy...radiation for Hodgkin lymphoma on my shoulder please let know

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Hi dear yes it can be taken It will reduce the side effects and also help in recovery and recurrence of symptoms You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines wi ... Read More

I have been told that someone is getting preventative radiation. Is there such a thing?

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Did ct scan on abdomen affect other parts like brain, head , etc with its radiation, its possible radiation can affect other organs at the time of scanning.

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Hi It directly doesn't effect your organs unless cumulative radiation dose is high.Generally for 1 scan of ct abdomen, affecting other organs is very less likely ... Read More

Hi doctors, i am not sure if this is the right forum to ask but as this was regarding my health so wanted to post here. As far as I know microwave ovens do not change the structure of the molecules which makes them non-ionising radiation. I am aware that ionising is the one which affects our dna. So my question is, as I use microwave oven to cook r

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

I was treated for Hodgkin's disease stage 3b by 12 chemotherapies. Now it's radiation required, radiation doctor suggest me IGRT radiation for my chest and left armpit cause of bulky disease (>7cm). but they ignore other small nodes around my neck. they said that all lumps are dead. Is it right? Do I need 2 opinion?

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Which treatment options are appropriate for your Hodgkin's lymphoma depends on your type and stage of disease, your overall health, and your preferences. The goal of treatment is to destroy as many ca ... Read More

In last 15 days, i have undergone 2 xrays ( one chest and one elbow) and 1 CT scan of chest. While chest CT scan, i was able to see the scanner light as well, i believe because of their carelessness even my eyes were exposed to radiation. I am now having fear that i had undergone too much of radiation, do i need to worry? Should i undergo some tes

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Nothing needs to be done. ... Read More

I am a working woman. I have to do my work through phone since its work from home. I am pregnant too. So i am afraid whether there will be any radiation problem to me or my baby. Usage of phone is a major of part of my work too.

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No problem ... Read More

Can you please tell that what dose of radiation used in HRCT chest? And is it safe? Please help me ...

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It s approximately 20 mSv. Normal background radiation is 2 mSv/yr. It s safe but should only be done if indicated. ... Read More

Radiation therapy was done in neck skin in black and is unable to speak. How much time it will take to heal. What natural ways can be adopted to heal faster. Image attached of the area radiation was given

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It will heal gradually. It will take 3-4 weeks but all the reaction didnt occured suddenly it developed in long course of radiation approx 4-6 weeks nd it will take much longer than this to go complet ... Read More

Is there any is side effect from laser light gums treatment ,is there any radiation used in this it is totally safe or not

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Hello . There is no side effect ... Read More

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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It's safe and doesn't cause cancereven if 10 cr scan ... Read More

My daughter is 9 day old (birth weight 2.225 kg at 36 weeks). She's been administered D3 of 1100 IU/day since birth. Her jaundice level was 13.4 and she was admitted at NICU on 7th day for phototherapy (for 36 hrs). Her blood calcium level was 10.4 on test done on 7th day. After discharge (bilirubin level of 4.9), she's been prescribed D3 of 1400 I

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If they are recommended by your Pediatrician, it should be ok. ... Read More

Left side chest pain and radiation to hands for many years, in nyt it will be more issue and gas bumps

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Your symptoms could be because of GERD( gastritis ) Should be further evaluated to rule of other causes of chest pain too ... Read More

Hi can u plz tell the radiation dose of cect abdomen with contrast and with out contrast and ct pulmonary angiography. Is it safe .ct report normal.

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Hi Doc, What are the normal levels of bilirubin in a newborn? My baby is currently 9 days old and has a level of 13 when it comes to bilirubin. The doctor suggested feeding her well so that the jaundice will pass in urine and stools. We have a blood test again in a week's time so wanted to check what is the safe level of bilirubin in newborns.

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Below 10 Below 15 can wait and watch ... Read More

Sir what is the radiation dose in HRCT thorax? Any risk in 3 HRCT thorax in 5 years? please guide Sir

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No please don't worry. The risk is very minimal ... Read More

Hi 30f.sonomammogram means ultrasound of breasts or is it related to radiations? Is it mammography? I wanted to do it my own as I got some doubt and fear. PLZ reply soon. I asked my gynic she told its not radiations

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It's ultrasound, safe. ... Read More

My pulmonologist asked me to get a HRCT Thorax done, however my friends and relatives have scared me out that it will cause cancer due to radiation. I have recently got 2 xrays, one because of bad exposure in the first xray done at a local xray place. So had to do another. I am scared that these many scans will get me cancer :(

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You need not be scared of getting cancer due to radiation. In fact there is more radiation exposure in the atmosphere than what you get from HRCT (That may be equal to about 20 X rays). So please go ... Read More

I was take ct contrast for abdomen and pelvis in year 2022 oct for having repeated constipation . Then doctor suggested to take colonoscopy and endoscopy, because in ct they suggested for ibd . But by gods grace nothing found in colonoscopy and endoscopy. But now dec 2023 , again trigger a problem I took MRI scan abdomen and ct since I had severe s

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You can be assured that nothing is going to happen by having CT done twice till now, once in a year. Yes continuous or frequent exposure to radiation is a risk factor but twice CT and an X-ray is not ... Read More

In Village, Borewell water in terrace tank with 290ppm is safe or not. Do we need RO ? Because according to WHO 300ppm is good. So should I use UF+UV purifier just to remove bacteria and other microorganisms.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I have two ct scan of pelvis in 6 months gap does it effect or radiation due to this have any effect

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Not too much effect. Otherwise ur prescribing doctor will take care while writing ... Read More

I want to know the exact theory for causing tumors in Brain by mobile phone radiations. Is it TRUE for using mobile phones causes brain tumors

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Radiation is tumourogenic ... Read More

Considering radiation effects what is safe limit year gap between 2 ct angiography ?

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Better 2 years of gap as that is minimum time to develop new plaque in coronary vessel if previous was normal ... Read More

My 69 year old mother has beeb asked to get Igrt radiation for 6 weeks on her right lung for a 3.5 cm tumor which is stage 3 moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma.. In Kolkata which hospital offers this kind of IGRT radiation? Please tell me 🙏 I'm requesting to know

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My uncle was fallen from roof So we rush to trauma centre so dr told us for CT scan of chest so by mistake we enter on CT Scan room at the time of ct scan of patient So my concern is did we also expose to radiation amount of patients get So plz let me bec after that I realise we make a mistake to stay at time of CT scan

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I have been having stuffy nose,cough and ear pain for 2 days now with cold symptoms.The Doctor has given solspre gamma radiated nasal spray. The spray is gamma radiated, does that mean that there is radiation in the spray? How safe it is to use the spray?.Am i getting exposed to radiation if i take it?

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Good afternoon It means the spray bottle is gamma radiated it is a method sterilising the substance from microorganisms Nothing to be worried off No radiation exposure to the person using it ... Read More

I have done unnessary ctscan of chest on January 2020 . And in November 2022 I have done unnessary ctscan of neck + chest with and without contrast. I am not aware with the radiation. Now after getting to know about radiation risk I am facing anxiety. I couldn't carry out my regular work. Can anyone let me know what amount of risk I am holding.

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I understand the anxiety that you are going through. The risk is extremely less. Please don't worry and avoid unnecessary stress and anxiety. ... Read More

In 2020 I have done mdct plain of chest again in dec 2022 I have done mdct of neck and chest constract. The report are normal. As I have anxiety coughing I have done this. With this I am not aware of radiation risk. Now I am have anxiety issue with it as i come to know that there 8s risk associated. I cannot concentrate and sleep. Can I get any res

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One time exposure is not to be worried about. Please stop overthinking ... Read More

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