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Can a ct scan contrast cause abdomen pain and back pain all day long.my husband had a scan for abd nd pelvis. havin this pain the preceding day.
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Can.: Oral contrast can cause constipation which could lead to those symptoms. Should resolve with time as long as the CT did not demonstrate something that could interfere. Can use a laxative if necessary and not contraindicated.
Answered 3/12/2020
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