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Ct scan of spine
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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In single scan no risk.
Don't do self.
Do Only when doctor advised
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Dr. Bhaskar Bhuvan
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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
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