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Kids and fr scan
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
PET SCAN FOR KIDS: Yes it is safe for kids.
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Dr. Larry Wilfanswered
36 years experience
Maybe: If a pet/ct scan is medically indicated for the child , most commonly with a cancer diagnosis.
All of radiology has some long term risks involved fro... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Pediatric hospital: If you child needs a pet scan try to get it done a children's hospital where the exposure to radiation will not be as great.
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Hemendra Parikhanswered
Pediatrics 53 years experience
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 an... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Not likely: The amount of radiation exposure would depend on the type of Xray and the duration of exposure. You can discuss with your doctor if there is any cause... Read More
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421 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 56 years experience
YES: Doing abdomen scan includes everything and yes the bladder.
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4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paxton Danielanswered
Radiology 34 years experience
Likely not: As long as you are doing well there may be no medical reason to scan you at this stage.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Orranswered
Surgical Oncology 46 years experience
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 ... Read More
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 35 years experience
It depends: There is no increased radiation exposure to the fetus unless there is direct radiation to the pelvis, i.e. a pelvic CT. If you had a pelvic CT, then... Read More
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4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 57-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Although the radioisotope is in your system for 2 days, only a tracer dose was given and radioactivity strength is no more than a simple X-Ray. This ... Read More
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Reviewed Jul 15, 2022
A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Please discuss with : Ob u are at a marked increased risk due to your age, there are 1st trimester blood test to now check for possible genetic defects like trisomy 21 and... Read More
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4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Sternanswered
Cardiology 48 years experience
Yes, but...: Yes if you are more than 6 feet away from them for the first 24 hours. After that no restrictions
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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