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X-ray question
I had a head ct scan then two days later a chest X-ray for walking punmonia then 3 weeks later a second chest X-ray to see if it was clear. 10 days after that I got sick to my stomach and had a abdominal x ray. Could having these test in such a short period of time cause radiation poisoning?
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello ......usually one will not do x ray for stomach pain, it is only useful in perforation.. Otherwise ultrasound is a better investigation.. Ultrasound and MRI have less radiation hazard compared to CT and x ray.. But now it's OK.. Avoid x ray especially during pregnancy.....
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