Question 1

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 2

are ct scans safe for children?

Accepted Answer

May be: Ct scans are done to further evaluate the illness, when no other better measure is available and knowing the problem will allow a timely management and prevent the complication. 
Ct scans carry several times more radiation exposure than the ordinary x rays. But for certain illnesses properly done ct gives a timely information. Parent should keep record of it to avoid unnacessary duplications.

Question 3

which is safe and mri or ct scan?

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Both are safe.....: Mri has no ionizing radiation, thus there is no risk of radiation induced cancer. However, MRI is not for everyone. If you are claustrophobic, have a heart pacer, or have shrapnel you may not be able to have an mri. Ct does have radiation, but the dose is very small and in most cases less than you are exposed to just by living on earth for one year. You, your doc and radiologist should decide.

Question 4

is barium safe with ct scan?

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Yes. However,: We use different concentrations of barium for ct as opposed to conventional fluroscopy. If you had an upper GI series, small bowel series or barium enema, that needs to pass through the GI tract before you can take the oral barium for ct which is much more dilute. Barium sulphate suspension is essentially inert, and completely safe to ingest.

Question 5

is a ct scan of the chest safe?

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Yes: CT scan is a non-invasive study.

Question 6

can you take flagyl after a ct exam?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Should not be an issue.

Question 7

had 1 ct scan need to have another, is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes and depends: Always weigh benefit & potential change in treatment as a result of scan vs. Radiation risk of imaging. If it allows for no treatment or postpones next scan for even longer, even better.

Question 8

what to do if i have to have a ct scan how safe is the contrast dye?

Accepted Answer

CT  IV contrast : IV contrast is associated with a very low incidence of acute adverse events, and the bulk of these are not life threatening.
Studies report an overall acute adverse reaction rate (allergic-like + physiologic)
of 0.2%-0.7%. Serious acute reactions to IV dye  are rare, with an historical rate of approximately 0.04%. FDA review demonstrated a rate of 2.1 fatalities per 1 million injections.

Question 9

i'm concerned because i have to have a ct scan how safe is the contrast dye?

Accepted Answer

Very safe: Assuming you are not allergic to the dye and do not have kidney problems, the dye is safe. People with dye allergies often are allergic to shellfish, or have a history of asthma. They will question you before they give you the injection.

Question 10

how safe and how important is it to do ct scan in newborns?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Exposure to radiation is always a concern.But it depends on the concern which may be a good one.For no reason don't do  it.If there is a valid problem it is very safe.

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