A member asked:

Had a ct scan with contrast two days ago. today i had diarrhea colored a orangish red. rec. exam found no blood. could the contrast cause this?

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Dr. Lotfi Hacein-Bey answered

Specializes in Radiology

Unlikely: If you received only intravenous contrast with your ct, your diarrhea is likely related to something else, such as a virus or something you ate and did not digest well. Intravenous contrast is eliminated through the kidneys under normal conditions, especially in people in your age range.

Answered 3/12/2020

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