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Is it normal to feel nausea after a ct scan?

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Not uncommon...: It is not uncommon, particularly if intravenous contrast or oral contrast was administered. However, if the feeling happens every time intravenous contrast (used for ct scans commonly) was administered, then an allergic or adverse reaction may be occurring.

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Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

Is it normal to feel nausea after a ct scan?

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Dr. Garry Choy answered

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