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I had a pelvic and abdominal cut scan 6 weeks ago,i need a cut scan of my head due to non stop headaches for weeks,is that much radiation so soon safe?
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Radiation Risks: The risk to your health from the radiation exposure from a CT scan is very small, but cumulative over your lifetime. In other words, the more x-rays and CT scans you have, the greater the risk. If it is clinically essential that the diagnostic study be done, then the benefit of the test outweighs the risk. You and your doctor should ask the question for your problem if the test is essential.
Answered 10/19/2014
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Yes, ...: But, always weigh the benefits and the risks. One CT raises your risk by .0001 (1/10000). This is very small so we usually don't worry about one or two. It is good to make sure that the study is really needed. So don't be afraid to ask your doctor for detail on the risk benefit ratio. See the link below for more information https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/submenu.cfm?pg=safety
Answered 10/29/2017
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