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I'm fasting for ramadan and i need to have a ct scan with iv contrast. is it dangerous for me to have the ct scan during the fast?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Hydration: No problem as long as well hydrated. IV contrast is excreted through kidneys and can cause renal dysfunction if dehydrated. Usually requested to be NPO few hours before testing.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/30/2019

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A member asked:

I'm fasting for ramadan and i need to have a ct scan with iv contrast. is it dangerous for me to have the ct scan during the fast?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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