I have pain where I made red circle
And creatinine is increasing faster
My sonography report came normal
So doctor suggested ct scan
And i am afraid of radiation of ct scan
I want to know is x ray also enough?
To know what's wrong or infection
Or I must do ct scan
Can x ray show what's wrong
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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.
If your doctor suggested CT, you should opt that. If there were any issues could have been caused to your health after the CT radiations, your doctor wouldn't have suggested the test to you in the first place.
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keep calm and follow your doctors advice. don't worry
According to your sign and symptom you are suffering from some muscle inflammation around your low back area.
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Xray and CT use save ray of X ray
but
A CT scan, or computed tomography scan, sends radiation through the body.
However, unlike a simple X-ray study, it offers a much higher level of detail, creating computerized, 360-degree views of the body's structures.
CT scans are fast and detailed.
They take longer than X-rays but are still fast (about one minute).
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if you have any doubt then you can take consultation .
If your creatinine is rising, you can't expose yourself to any contrast unless there's no other way to make a diagnosis. Better to discuss this with your doctor
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