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Does ct or cat scan hurt?

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No: There is no pain unless it's difficult for you to lay flat, during a ct scan.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/25/2018

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

No : Some of these you need labs and intravenous injection of contrast. Small needle sticks. See radiologyinfo.Org.

Answered 1/25/2018

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