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Sudden chill after contrast CT SCAN
I am feeling sudden chilling post contrast Ct scan why?
It's already an hour post scan done why it's happing
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It happens.
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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Take lot of water, tab cetrizine 10mg one daily for 3 days. You should feel better.
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Due to contrast as it contains iodine.
Pcm 650 o e after food sos.
Plenty of water n liquid to increase output of urine so contrast flush out
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Feeling sudden chills or shivering roughly one hour after a CT scan is a may be due to reaction to the iodinated contrast dye. body's response to the foreign chemicals can sometimes cause a secondary reaction as it begins processing and eliminating the substance.
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Drink plenty of water over the next 24 hours to help your kidneys flush the contrast material out of your system.
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Visit emergency room immediately if the chills are associated with Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Severe rash ,Rapid or irregular heartbeat. Extreme dizziness or fainting
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It can happen with contrast studies u should visit to nearby doctor
Because it can be manifest from mild reaction to life threatening situation
In your case it seems mild but need to check up
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Due to contrast reaction.if you have no other symptoms like allergy,rashes,fever,diziness, then no problem otherwise you inform your prescribed doctor asap.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is because of allergy
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