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what are ct scans used for?

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Many uses: Evaluating internal organs, organ systems, masses, infectious or inflammatory conditions, abnormalities of vascular system, evaluating tumors, evaluating bones, as guidance for procedures, and many more uses.

Question 2

how many ct scans are safe in q year?

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None or a lot: The question is less about how many are safe and more about the question you're trying to answer. If you've been in a major car accident and are bleeding to death, 10 cts are very safe. If you are just curious to see your insides, none are safe. It is a decision of the risk of the scan versus the benefit of the information gained. It should be discussed with your md ordering the exam.

Question 3

does insurance pay for pet and ct scans?

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Yes,: in general, assuming the test is properly indicated and ordered, and pre authorized if necessary.  But plans vary.  Make sure you know the details of your plan so everything is in order.  If you are not sure, call your insurance company.

Question 4

why is it that people get burned from ct scans?

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Burn rare accident: Ct scans provide radiation dose 100--250 times higher than a chest x-ray. Very rarely is accidental over irradiation of individual to such an extent that skin burns occur. Quality controls are usually in place to prevent these disasters from happening.Ct scans use far more radiation than conventional x-rays and  estimated tresponsible for 70% of medical radiation.Increased cancer risk associated.

Question 5

scared about having too many ct scans. any data?

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Caution: A ct abdomen equals about 500 chest xrays, add a pelvis, another 500. This is 5 years background radiation and exposure is cumulative. Worse when young! think twice about the real need before doing xrays. For more about risks and benefits of ct scans see fda webs: http://www.Fda.Gov/radiation-emittingproducts/radiationemittingproductsandprocedures/medicalimaging/medicalx-rays/ucm115317.Htm.

Question 6

can you tell me, are multiple ct scans dangerous?

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CT: Radiation risk is cumulative over a lifetime, so multiple scans increase cancer risk.  You can calculate the theoretical increased risk of multiple scans at xrayrisk.com.  The important consideration is that the benefit of the CT scan should outweigh the minimal increased risk.

Question 7

what parts of the body are ct scans mostly used for?

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There are CT: indications for almost every body part, but in general the most commonly scanned region is probably the abdomen.

Question 8

please tell me, are ct scans common to diagnose cmml?

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No : CT cannot diagnose CMML.  CT findings associated with CMML, splenomegaly and adenopathy, can also be seen in many other disorders.

Question 9

can you tell me how oral contrast taste for ct scans?

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Depends on the type: Oral contrast can be water, a barium based contrast, or iodine based contrast.  It can taste like water, thick and bland, or like an herb.

Question 10

does ct scans damage or worsen people or kids health?

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Maybe: In general, they are safe.  There is growing concern that multiple ct's may lead to excess radiation exposure and potential long-term issues.  If you really need one - do it!  but, docs order way too many - many are done to help protect them from lawsuits.  Plaintiff's attorneys love delayed diagnoses.

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