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Radiation exposure from X ray and CT
I have had 5 chest x rays in a span of 10 months from jan 2019 to Sept 2019. Is there a reason to worry regarding the radiation exposure ? Can it be dangerous ? I have also had 2 CT in 2018 one of combined chest ,neck and abdomen in may 2018 and one of abdomen in jan 2018? Including all of them . Am I at risk ?
Can a deadly disease develop due to this radiation exposure ?
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If it was necessary then it’s ok.
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Halo it’s better to avoid exposure but if it’s a need you have to undergo. Dont worry amount of exposure by X Ray is comparatively less very much but multiple CT scan is not advisable . Anyhow if it’s a demand by your doctor which assists his diagnosis then fine
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Over exposure to radiation may cause problem. But why are you under going these tests regularly? Need more details to help you out.
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Yes regularly exposed may cause some other diseases also
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Dr. Karuna Chawla
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29 yrs exp
Noida
Don’t worry ur doctor knows this n he/she is advising X-ray because he needs to know. Relax
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