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Have come to know that x-rays leads to cancers in a human due to radiation. In that case, how many x-rays are safe for an individual? At the time of covid pandemic, most of them took nearly 10-15 chest x-rays and CT scans as they were affected with the virus and been prescribed by the doctors for 10-15 days continously. On an average, If a person in his lifetime takes nearly 30-40 x-rays, then does that leads to cancers? Please let know the details kindly.
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It's right that excessive exposure to X-rays is dangerous and can cause cancer as well, but it's a statistical data and every case should be dealt with individually as so many other environmental factors including genetic
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Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa
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37 yrs exp
Delhi
Radiations are harmful
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query you want to know about X-ray radiation due to test of X ray and CT scan.
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It is not compulsory that if a person has got an xray done then he is susceptible to cancer. Also i need more details to see the amount of radiation u have been exposed to. Kindly consult for further guidance.
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