how long is it before it would be dangerous for someone to be in a ct scanner?

Question

I'm 24 and had 4 CT scans in the last 5 years. Are these dangerous at my age if i get another CT scan and end up needing one every few years?

Answer 1

Depends: It would depend on the settings of the ct scanner.

Answer 2

Sometimes...: It depends on the nature of the abnormality and no urgent the reading radiologist thinks the problem is. There are many varieties of abnormal, and many just need a routine follow up, sometimes another study in 6 months or so...So unless the radiologist thinks it is an emergency, the ordering doctor may not my informed right away.

Answer 3

It depends. : As with many things, it depends. If there are emergent or unexpected findings on the ct scan, it is best to notify the referring physician sooner than the regular wait for a report. That can be done with a page, fax, call, or electronic notification.

Answer 4

Not always.: If the radiologist thinks that what is seen constitutes an urgent medical condition - i.e. Infection, obstruction or foreign body - then they should contact the ordering doc right away. Otherwise it depends on the imaging facility and the workflow of the doctor's office. One important point: never assume no news is good news. Always close the loop and find out the lab or imaging result.

Answer 5

Generally yes.: The radiologist will usually try to get in touch with the referring doctor.

Answer 6

Reporting: The radiologist should make sure the referring doctor is contacted immediately regarding any results that require immediate treatment. Nonurgent findings should be communicated as well to the referring physician, but may not be done so for up to 24 hours. Different offices may function differently but the common standard is to get all results to the reffering physician's office by 24 hours.

Answer 7

Discuss.: Depends on ct scan indication and area examined. Often close followup testing makes sure there is no change or growth in area of concern. Need more info from your doctor.

Answer 8

Go see your doctor: Your family doc can assess your current cognitive function and order appropriate tests to either allay or confirm your fears (to some extent). But realize there are currently no 100% accurate tests for diagnosing alzheimer's dementia although the new pet scan w/florbetapir is better than anything else we have. Regardless of diagnosis, exercise & nutrition are key to quality of life & outcome.

Answer 9

Consult physician: Consult your physician if you need an MRI scan or any additional biomarker tests.

Answer 10

Get evaluated: It's important to get a proper examination by a physician trained to evaluate patients with memory loss as there are many causes of memory loss.

Answer 11

Amyvid...: Amyvid pet scan (f18-florbetapir) is helpful in ruling out alzheimer's disease. However, a positive scan does not necessarily mean that you have alzheimer's. The tracer binds to beta amyloid plaques in the brain. These plaques can be seen in many types of dementia and other conditions including alzheimer's.

Answer 12

Yes. Radiography.: Mycoplasma is an infectious agent which can cause a host of respiratory disorders, many of which will have no xray or ct findings.

Answer 13

No worries: Translation: "mild thickening of the lining of the back side of both lungs has not changed since your previous ct scan." diffuse thickening of the pleura usually results from intense inflammation, such as that which occurs during infection. I don't know what your clinical history is or why you have this finding, but your ct scan shows that it has not progressed since your last study.

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