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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

I had pet ct scan . The report was all normal. Will the radiation in itself increase my cancer risk...

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No risk ...  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

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 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

Dr sir is pet ct scan a safe dignostic . Will it increase cancer risk . Pet ct provide 25 msv radiation . Is it enough to cause cancer...

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It's safe ...  Read More

Done CBCT scan for Braces as suggested for orthodontist, is one CBCT scan can cause radiation to eye and thyroid?

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Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been widely used in dental cilincs for over ten years. It is mainly used to create 3D image of oral and maxillofacial region to aid in a better diagnosis and t ...  Read More

Dr I had a ct scan of head and spine when I fell from bike.dr did not advice but I did it myself .Will it cause cancer ..

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No it won't ...  Read More

Dr I had a ct scan of whole spine which was normal . Now what is the risk of radiation for ct induced cancer ..

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Hi the ct scan uses x rays which is a type of ionizing radiation. One ct scan dose is 7 m SV, so the risk is less but it increases with repeated scans. Hence avoid unnecessary scans ...  Read More

Dr , I had a ct scan of head and whole spine for health check up without any doctor prescription . Is there any risk for cancer. My report were normal..

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Im 21 weeks pregnant now, NT scan and double marker showed low risk but anomaly scan shows hypoplastic nasal bone one side 2.1 and other side missing . Rest everything fine.No history of hormonal difficulties in family.nt scan measurements for nasal bone were 4.3 mm, how its reduce by 2.1 now? Is that just a scaning mistake? Please suggest somethi

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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

Hello Doctor I have high risk of preeclampsia before 37 week. My risk is 1:39 Doc has prescribed me 150 mg ecosprin. What does this mean. I am worried is it safe to take in pregnancy. I have heard it causes bleeding.

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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

Will getting a ct scan without doctor advice increase the cancer.i had a spine ct after I fell from bike . Second one was head ct scan, done after after I had bumped against pole. I did not consult doctor . Thanks

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No risk of cancer ...  Read More

Inside the ct scan room any risk when ct scan machine on?I am inter many time ct scan room when patient ct scan any harm from me?

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In CT scan soft tissue attenuation and lung nodules were found.. When the doctor already did a Broncoscopy in which biopsy sample was taken.. Then why did he ask us to do a Pet Scan also? My 67 yrs old mother is afraid of it.. Are pet scans safe as they have a lot of radiation? My mom already has had 3 CT scan in the last two years.. Is this much

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Sir i have done 1 hrct & 1 abdomen ct scan with contrast in 5 months gaap will it causes cancer in future any chances ???...thank you soo much for the response

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

Hell Doctors, I am too worried about the upcoming child, today there was a scanning after 10weeks and in the report legs hands everything was visible but nasal bone is absent, is there any issue or development of nasal bone is delayed? Need some information please suggest me and guide me what to do next?

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Nt scan 11 to12 weeks ideal Rpt scan once in other scan centre ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Last year i was pregnant and my NT scan was normal but double marker 1:50(T21) high risk and NIPT was normal. Doctor suggested me Amniocentesis and due to Amnio i miscarried within a week but Amnio report was normal. Now again i am 14 weeks pregnant and my NT scan is normal but double marker is 1:162(T21) high risk. I have given NIPT blo

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U will hve to do the test ...  Read More

I had NT scan at my 12 weeks of pregnancy.NT is normal but nasal bone is absent.Is this major issue ?Kindly suggest what I have to do now.?

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Have you done with the dual marker test? Need to know your history properly.. Kindly consult ...  Read More

Complaints: Pain in right Tibia, Bone extension found Pain in leg. What to do next? Bone scan report

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Need to examine your local site whether it is growth from bone or soft tissue mass!? ...  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

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