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I just had to have 2 abdominal ct scans without contrast in 48 hrs.will i get radiation poisoning?
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No: There is little radiation from ct scan. You need mega doses for radiation poisoning.
Answered 3/2/2021
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No: No. Amount of radiation with 2 ct scans will not cause a problem.
Answered 11/6/2012
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