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Hi My mother age 73 she had neck pain cervical pain and nerve pain in head she took MRI scan for brain and cervical on June 27 doctor again prescribed for CT scan for cervical and lungs and Xray for cervical. Is there any problem because of radiation last month 27 only she took MRI for brain and cervical of again exposong CT and xray means is that

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MRI radiation risk is zero While once exposed to CT and X-ray is with in normal radiation limit ...  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

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Hello dctr i got 3 ct scans for abdo pelvis this year..I m scared of radiation exposure..Is it dangerous pls letme know..I m depressed

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I have done ct entrography in Jan and after 5 months gap in may. Will there be any side effects for Ct scans due to high radiations iam I at the risk of cancer ? I have read in internet that ct scan is dangerous

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Two ct scans are not that high radiation exposures. Commonly done. So don't worry. ...  Read More

I have 7 CT scans in my last 7 years ( total 7 CT scans entire life) 1 in 2017(CT Abdomen), 4 in 2020 ( CT Chest Covid Year), 1 in 2022 ( CT Coronary Angiography) and 1 in 2023 ( Coronary Angiography). Am I doomed to have cancer due to radiations ?

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No you are not doomed . You are not at any serious risk of cancer based on these . The benefit of doing investigation outweigh the small risk of radiation exposure . Don’t worry about this . Please m ...  Read More

My relative had undergone CT scan abdomen pelvis with contrast 3-4 yrs back ( reports were normal) and recently diagnosed with blood cancer. Does CT Scan Radiation cause cancer because a year back i had also undergone CT scan abdomen pelvis with and without contrast and i am getting panic attacks due to this?

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Hi With one ct scan the likelihood of blood cancer is negligible. So don't worry ...  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

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

Till now in my life time I took xrays 2010 leg 2011 leg 2017 chest 2022 kidney 2023 chest 3CT: 1-2022 ct abdomen and pelvis with contrast (they take several attempts to see dye is spread or not) 2-2022 ct brain 3-2023 ct abdomen and pelvis at the time of mri All the results are normal, my father is a pancreatic cancer patient, now he is no more w

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Hi The radiation dose of x rays is very minimal to cause cancer. And for the cumulative radiation dose with your mentioned number of ct scans is far less to cause cancer, so please don't worry. ...  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

Sir actually I m 18 year old boy and I was facing issue related to lock jaw and cracking sound near my ear This was very mild issue not so serious But I still had a ct scan for brain with mandible plain scan. And now I m afraid will it change how my body or face was supposed to grow or can this alter my dna or future genes and can this cause any

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Your recent CT scan report shows your brain and mandible structures as normal, with no lesions, and it's read as within normal limits. That's a reassuring result for the jaw and ear symptoms you descr ...  Read More

Does going through ct scan process causes one to get affected by cancer? is it really that harmful to do it?

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

This CT brain scan belongs to my family member who is currently admitted to the hospital. I am not present there and do not have much information about the case. Could you please review the attached CT image and explain if there are any significant findings?

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So this scan shows brain haemorrhage Patients condition will define further treatment May need surgery May need ventilator support for long Will stay in hospital for long ...  Read More

I found an old BRAIN CT SCAN of mine, but unable to figure out what it said! Can anyone help me with this?

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Normal ...  Read More

Recently my father had accident and observed some external head injuries , today I taken for CT BRAIN scan and we got provisional report of scan

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Patient has traumatic brain bleeds and skull fracture. ...  Read More

My daughter today underwent a CT scan prescribed by a neurologist doctor.She is 4 years old,what is the chance of developing cancer due to this CT scan and exposure to radiation

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Minimal chance ...  Read More

Hello. Please go through the CT Scan report and guide me whether MRI is required. My father met with an accident before a week and suffered head injury. His condition is now okay with no vomit, nausea, headache etc.

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Looks normal CT But once take opinion of neurologist for further evaluation ...  Read More

Hello sir, I am 18 years old. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two months ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause cancer or brai

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Hello, I understand your concern, and it is very common to worry about radiation exposure. A single CT scan of the brain typically delivers about 1–2 mSv of radiation. You have had two CT scans ...  Read More

Hello sir, I am 18 years old. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two months ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause cancer or brai

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Diagnostic NCCT has low radiation risk that has theoretically negligible effects on future risk of malignancy. Professional exposure of long term radiation has theoretically risk of malignancy as side ...  Read More

IMPRESSION: PET-CT study reveals: Mild diffuse metabolic activity in the body of stomach & perigastric region – likely inflammatory. No other significant metabolically active lesion in rest of the whole body survey. Please tell me the report!!!! How's the report? Is everything normal or not ?

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Yes all ok as per this ...  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

Hello mam, I am 18 years old, from Odisha. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two days ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause can

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Two CT scans not a bigger issue .No need to worry ...  Read More

Hello sir, I am 18 years old, from Odisha. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two days ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause can

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Not to worry. Just 2 scans won’t cause cancer right away. Also, there’s no point worrying about it. ...  Read More

Hello sir, I am 18 years old, from Odisha. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two days ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause can

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You have undergone CT scan 2 times. When ever necessary there is a need to undergo CT scan. Chances of cancer is very less. If u expose yourself to radiation daily, there is a chance. Otherwise no nee ...  Read More

I have been suffering from head ache,light nausea ,vision problem from 3 months.consulted ENT. 2 months back done one CT scan then only I knew that I have sinusitis.After having medicines for 2 weeks including antibiotics I was all right. Now again I am getting head aches[front and back] nausea,and notice vision difference. today done CT again.pl

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Yes as per report u required surgery Do better upload ct scan picture dat is more reliable And do check up to ent doctor So dat he do better correlation with ct films and clinical features ...  Read More

I am attaching my report. Need second opinion pls. Report CT scan angiography report. Pls advice

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Ok.CT coronary angiography done.I need some more parameters and details of you.consult with me ...  Read More

So I have constant nose block from many months , finally did my ct scan suggested by doctor . Report showing mild mucosal thickening in bilateral maxillary , left ethmoid , left frontal sinuses. Subtle c shape dns to left side Right concha bullosa What is it saying ? When can I breath from my nose again without headache, eye pain and pressure arou

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT There is mild mucosal thickening in both maxillary sinuses, left ethmoid sinus, and left frontal sinus. This indicates mild inflammation or sinus congestion, wh ...  Read More

My doctor has asked me to do CT SCAN UROGRAPHY with Contrast including S. Creatinine. Do I need to tell this to radiologist when making a booking or just CT SCAN UROGRAPHY WITH CONTRAST is enough to be said?

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Consult For discussion ...  Read More

Patient is having loose motion since last 20+ days and is having extreme headache around right eye and right side head since last 3 days. This CT scan was done couple of days back. Please check and explain if any issue.

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You need to do urgent MRI brain venography contrast Then pt will need further treatment ...  Read More

Attached is ct scan report Kindly tell the problem the patient has as per report Please also advice what treatment plan is required

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Respiratory symptoms, renal system involved. Need superspecialist. ...  Read More

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