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Fear due to CT scan
I had one HRCT during covid and one CT chest and chest XRay after 4 months as I had severe chest pain.Kindly help me understand if these scans do lead to any issues later in the life or medical imaging does not harm if done for a reason ?
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The amount of radiation in CT scan is so minimal these days to cause any serious adverse effects
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Detailed Evaluation needed
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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You should attach ct report with question
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No it will not...
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Kindly send me the ct reports and review back to me with your queries
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Dr. Bisweswar Das
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6 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Need more details about your condition, kindly go for a consultation
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
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7 yrs exp
Delhi
Radiation can cause cancer.
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