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I had 2 ct scans within a month. is that really dangerous? what problems could this pose? worried about radiation exposure.

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Not to worry: Depends on why you had those scans. One must balance the risks against the benefits . If these are the only 2 scans you have then there is an extremely minimal risk from the radiation of the CT.

Answered 3/12/2020

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