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Sir once in my life 4 years ago i did a ct scan of my brain. I wass feeling dizzy and head was spinning while sleeping. The reports were normal . Sir today i hear that doing ct scan causes cancer. Is it true. I have a chance of getting cancer?

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Hello doctor have a question that i went for 2 ct scan and 2 xray One ct scan of head One ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast One xray of chest One xray of back Attaching my ct scan report plz tell was that radiation enough to cause cancer I am 20 year old and all report are normal but i fear the risk of cancer now

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I had one head ct scan and two brain spect scan over a period of three years. The radiation I received from these scans would have killed few of my brain cells. If Yes, How many brain cells I lost?

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HELLO, CELLS DEAD UNABLE TO COUNT. IT'S A PROCEDURE WHICH IS FOR DIAGNOSIS N SAVE YOUR LIFE. SO FORGOT IT BYE. ...  Read More

What is the risk of getting cancer in future after getting one ct KUB scan in a 58 year old male. What are the cancer risk from ct kub scan radiation

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One CT KUB has very low threshold dose to cause cancer in a 58 year old ...  Read More

My dad age 58. He got a CT KUB scan done. What are the chances of getting cancer in future from CT kub scan radiation ? What are the risks

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Unpredictable ...  Read More

Hi, I had 2 CECT scans of my neck, 2 CECT scans of my thorax and 1 contast enhanced PET-CT in a year frame. I never knew the risk associated with it. I am 28 years old female. Chest Ct scans was necessary because of the followup of mediastinal mass and pet ct to evaluate the malignancy. But neck ct scans were unnecessary. I was so scared that I had

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Yes ionizing radiation causes cancer but the cumulative dose of radiation in your case is unlikely to cause it. ...  Read More

Ct scan was done in abdomen and pelvic area and risk of cancer in future from ct scan radiation? Age 28 female

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Relax No risk ...  Read More

Hi I have undergone 3 head ct scans (1 in 2018 Jan 1 in 2019 Jan and feb 2019 just within 2 weeks time period) 1 throat X-ray in may 2018 1 chest X-ray in Jan 2018 1 chest X-ray in April 2019 1 hrct chest in aug 2020 All were just due to my overthinking all are normal.later I came to know it's high radiation and would cause cancer in the coming 5

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Nothing to worry but avoid unnecessary exposure in future. ...  Read More

I had taken 2brain ct scan 1 chest ct scan and one full body pet ct scan in 1 month with out any doctor prescription by self and all reports are clear with no health issue and my doubt is will i get cancer in coming years by these radiations my age is 27 male from 1 month iam getting severe head aches and iam feeling sick what should i do please he

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Don’t get any unnecessary investigations especially related to Radiation.... you may need them later in life. Don’t worry now since you already had them. Your present headache is not related to thos ...  Read More

I have taken 6 different digital dental x-rays, 6 pan xrays, 3 dental CBCT scan so far since June. I have lower jaw pain under ear and neck. Don't know the diagnosis yet. Went to GP, neurologist, oral surgeon, Endodontist, dentists, ENT. My GP ordered neck soft tissue CT scan with contrast now. Can I do that ct scan? I have taken many dental CT sca

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A significant difference between CT and MRI scans is that CT scans expose patients to ionizing radiation, while an MRI does not. The amount of radiation used during this test is higher than the amount ...  Read More

I had my nt scan at 12 th week and the report says that there is high risk of preeclampsia. Baby growth is fine and double marker results are also normal. Uterine artery doppler right values came - s/d 11.4 PI 2.8 and RI 0.9 . Uterune artery doppler left value - s/d 3.1 pi 1.4 and ri 0.6 . Doc has suggested to cut down salt and suggested L agrihope

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Please consult for proper discussion. ...  Read More

Have done five ct scan in past six year one in 2014 and 2018 for kidney stone in stomach and three ct chest scans in 2021 for corona, will this have any cancer risk in future

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CT SCANS LEAD TO RADIATION EXPOSURE THAT IS DEFINITELY HARMFUL BUT IT IS SEEN IN STUDIES THAT CUMULATIVE EXPOSURE UP TO 20 CT SCANS DOES NOT LEAD TO INCREASED CANCER RISK .. SO DONT WORRY BUT DONOT G ...  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

I am a working woman. And i have to do my work through phone. I am pregnant too. So i am afraid that whether they will be any radiation problem if i use phone most of the time. Usage of phone is a big part of my work too.

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Relax No radiation ...  Read More

How many ct scans can cause brain cancer Do really ct scans cause cancer? How true it is that ct scan cause cancer

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CT scans use Xrays for diagnostic purpose. Hence one CT scan uses multiple x Ray's for diagnostic purpose. So CT scan exposure can cause cancer. Usually few CT scans done in life time should not cau ...  Read More

This year for clinical diagnosis i had 4 CT scan one for abdomen and other mainly PNS because of surgery. I would like to know if I would be at risk of developing sarcoma?

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Risk of sarcoma or other carcinoma is always there on exposure to C rays Though these days the radiation is very minimal so the chances are also meagre ...  Read More

My father age 58 got one CT KUB scan done without medical need. What is the risk of getting cancer from Ct Kub scan radiation?

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Almost negligible ...  Read More

What are the chances of getting cancer in future after getting one CT KUB Scan.? My father is 58 years old he got the ct scan uselessly. Any cancer risk for him after CT KUB (urogram Scan) radiation? Please reply

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No such high risk, relax and go ahead ...  Read More

My father age 58 got CT KUB Scan and reports came normal. What are the risk of getting cancer from the radiation

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

What is the radiation dosage in CT Kub scan? Can someone tell me.. What are the risk of getting cancer from ct kub scan..please help

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The radiation dose of CT kub scan is about 10 Solitary exposure usually doesn’t cause cancer ...  Read More

Does CT KUB SCAN cause cancer in a 58 year old male? Radiation exposure was 25msv to 30msv. What are the risks

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can't say , it depends ...  Read More

Does CT KUB Scan cause cancer if dosage of radiation was 25msv? What are the risks of getting can from single CT KUB scan age 58 male

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Hello, The radiation exposure is within normal limits that is permissible dose. Nothing to worry Take care ...  Read More

My father age 58 got CT KUB SCAN of dosage 25msv. What are the risk of this radiation exposure? Will he get cancer in future?

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Negligible risk ...  Read More

My father got CT KUB scan and received a dosage of 25msv. Any harm from the radiation. What are his risk of getting cancer he is 58

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Getting Radiation risk is very very minimal, only with multiple CT it may be.. Avoid doing unnecessary investigation unless prescribed by doctor.. ...  Read More

My father age 58. Got CT KUB Scan any risk of getting cancer in future from the radiation exposure? How many years it takes to get cancer

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Don't take tension Only very negligible chance ...  Read More

Does CT KUB Scan cause cancer in future due to radiation? What is the risk of getting cancer from the radiation Age 58 male

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No one scan does not ...  Read More

My father age 58. He did CT KUB scan. What is his risk of developing cancer from CT scan.? Please reply

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Extremely neglible ...  Read More

My rheumatologist doctor has prescribed me triple phase whole body bone scan test ,I want to know that this test is harmful for kidney or other body organ or not

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Not harmful ...  Read More

I Went To A Diagnostics For A MRI Scan Of Pelvis And Scrotum , But I Don't Know Why First They Took A CT Scan Of Full Body For 5-7 Minutes And Then They Sent Me To MRI Room For Scan. Why Did They Do This? Is There Any Risk In Future?

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To see if u have any metallic implants in your body otherwise it will deteriorate mri machine ...  Read More

What is hrct chest radiation level in India and is it harmful to have hrct chest done. Do people get cancer because of it.

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It depends upon the cut section and other parameters. It can be 0.7 to 7 mSV. Cancer risk depends upon cumulative dose. One or two HRCT will not cause much harm. ...  Read More

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