I was in CT scan room , 4months pregnant

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I was in CT scan room as attender for my sister, and I am 4months pregnant, Will it affect my baby?? Just 3days before 5th month started, without knowing the risk, I was staying withy sister for 15mins while scanning her chest and lungs around 15-20mins, I am really worried, pls help

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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. J Prabhakar Rao

Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad

No,relax,CT scan has minimal scattered radiation,so should be safe for you.

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