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Radiation related issues
Hello doctor I did two ct scans 1 of head and one of abdomen and pelvis
And two xrays 1 of chest and 1 of back
All this was done in two months
Plz tell has this exposure increased my cancer risk? I know the risk for general public is never zero but have this particular scanning increased it? I am 20 year male and really worried for future
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Dr. Nilaxi Khataniar
Radiation Oncologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No you need not worry as the dose exposure from a CT scan is very minimal.
Please maintain a healthy lifestyle and go on with your daily routine as usual.
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exercise, maintain healthy diet, avoid smoking and alcohol
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There is always a risk of cancer ..we all know that it is never zero. But for now, you have nothing to worry
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