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A member asked:

I've had over 50 msv of radiation within the last two years from ct scans/ x rays. is that bad?

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Dr. Richard Ruden answered

Probalbly not: You are at the low end of exposure and since it was over two years it should not be a problem.

Answered 10/4/2016

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