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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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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.
Answered 5/30/2019
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