Question 1

are there any side effects of using ct scan on a 2 years old ?

Accepted Answer

No, there: are no side effects from the CT.  There are potential side effects of CT contrast, including a very small chance of severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis, if contrast is necessary.

Question 2

what are potential side effects of ct scan due to radiation exposure?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: Any radiation has a risk of inducing cancer. The need for CT has be balanced against the minor risk of cancer from radiation for CT.

Question 3

which has less side effects on body especially brain, ct scan or mri?

Accepted Answer

Both very safe: However, MRI is likely safer because it does not use ionizing radiation like ct.

Mri is essentially a very fancy radio, and ct is a very fancy x-ray machine, taking images from multiple directions to make a picture.

Contrast agents, usually injected into a vein as part of both MRI and ct, have risks as well, however they are very low, well known and easily avoided or managed.

Question 4

i'm a bit scared of getting a ct scan (abdomen). the whole iv and warm feeling, and side effects.. should i be?

Accepted Answer

The IV: contrast is generally very well tolerated.  The warm or flush sensation is transient.  You can find more information at. http://www.radiologyinfo.org/mobile/en/safety/index.cfm?pg=sfty_contrast

Question 5

i have had 3 head ct scans in a month . i am worried about the radiation . can i die from having that many ct scans that close together . like radiation. poisoning or something is there side effects to haveing that many in row should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

: There is actually very little radiation in the CT scans so, if you had them all in the same place, the radiologist would not have allowed the studies to be done if there was concern about the amount of radiation. Hope this helps! Good luck!

Question 6

i had a ct scan on thursday, i still feel sick from having to drink that stuff (barium?), how long will side effects last? nauseous, dizzy, etc?

Accepted Answer

It takes time: Oral contrast for ct can take a number of days to be eliminated from the system.  You can help it pass more quickly by drinking lots of water.  Hope you feel better soon.

Question 7

side effects of ct scan for preemie infant include radiation and learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Doubt connection: Any learning disabilities suffered by a premi that survives most likely represent factors that precipitated premature delivery & the need for resuscitation & intensive care, not the ct scan. Last year my patient, "littlest angel" (14oz @ birth) graduated from the honors program at baylor in 3 yrs.It didn't slow her down. She never got real tall but she is quite a survivor.

Question 8

non-stop pain on the left side of my head, sometimes feels like throbbing? ct scan was normal. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Persisting pain: Check the occipital triangle via a doctor. Also sometimes an MRI with contrast finds things a cat scan cannot.

Question 9

i had a fall 7 days ago, and got a concussion. three days after the fall i had a ct scan that came out clear. today i felt a sudden cold feeling on that side of my head, like icy hot was put on my head. should i go back?

Accepted Answer

: Altered sensation over the area of traumatic contact is likely a localized scalp phenomenon and is unlikely to represent intracranial issues.  Since you appear concerned, would phone your doctor's office and report your status.  Most likely, you will achieve a  full recovery.

Question 10

for past 2 days i have had a tingling crawlings sensation on right side of head with dizziness had a ct scan it came back normal. what else could be?

Accepted Answer

Possible migraine: Vertebro basilar migraine could cause similar symptoms. Treatment would be same as any other migraine. See a neurologist.

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Are there any side effects of using ct scan on a 2 years old ?

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What are potential side effects of ct scan due to radiation exposure?

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Which has less side effects on body especially brain, ct scan or mri?

A member asked:

I'm a bit scared of getting a ct scan (abdomen). the whole iv and warm feeling, and side effects.. should i be?

A member asked:

I have had 3 head ct scans in a month . i am worried about the radiation . can i die from having that many ct scans that close together . like radiation. poisoning or something is there side effects to haveing that many in row should i be worried?

A member asked:

I had a ct scan on thursday, i still feel sick from having to drink that stuff (barium?), how long will side effects last? nauseous, dizzy, etc?

A member asked:

Side effects of ct scan for preemie infant include radiation and learning disabilities?

A member asked:

Non-stop pain on the left side of my head, sometimes feels like throbbing? ct scan was normal. what could it be?

A member asked:

I had a fall 7 days ago, and got a concussion. three days after the fall i had a ct scan that came out clear. today i felt a sudden cold feeling on that side of my head, like icy hot was put on my head. should i go back?

A member asked:

For past 2 days i have had a tingling crawlings sensation on right side of head with dizziness had a ct scan it came back normal. what else could be?

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