Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Did my ct scan said to drink 6-8 glasses of water for the next 3 days to clear my system from iodine, what happens if i don't? not a water person..
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Xray "dye" & water: Any time u have an imaging study like ct scan where contrast ("dye") is used it is recommended to flush the kidneys with plenty of water for next few days to prevent damage to the kidney filtering system.
Answered 1/2/2021
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If a person drink 8 glasses of water during 6 hours .in ramadan Muslims break their fast after Maghreb Azan. From 6.25pm to 2.00am .I pee 2 times. But sometime occasionally I have to wake up 5.00am to pee again. Is it Oky 8 glass water from 6pm t2am?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Was told that the "8 glasses of water a day" rule is a myth. It's different for each person. How much should a 5ft3, 20yr old Female drink?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Head pain on the left side, drink enough water and protein, n the pain last for 2 days . What can be causing ot ? I wear glasses by the way.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had a CT scan on 11 October and received iodine during the CT. Since then I am having a headache which does not go away. What is the reason for this. Can only drink ponado. Allergic to other pain medication.
I drink about 8 glasses of water every day. My urine is consistently clear. Is this bad?
How much water do you need to drink and how quickly after a lung ct scan with contrast?
Before my abdominal CT scan the technician gave me a big glass of water and said i shld drink and finish it up..What is that for?Thanks?
Is three glasses of water (600ml) too much water to drink in just an hour? Could it cause water intoxication??
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
