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What are the risks of a brain ct scan?
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Very safe in general: A plain ct scan really only caries the risk of a fairly modest radiation exposure, so we typically only start to worry about this for people who get many cts in a single year. If it is being done with intravenous contrast, then there is a risk of allergic reaction to the iodine, as well as some risk of kidney damage in those with underlying kidney risk factors (eg elderly, diabetes).
Answered 7/11/2013
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Extremely low: The risk of a brain ct is extremely low. Radiation is utilized, however the dose you will receive is not enough to cause injury.
Answered 8/7/2019
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