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What are the risks of getting a ct scan with regards to radiation and all that?
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Minimal: Ct scans emit minimal radiation.
Answered 1/13/2013
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Minimal: A cat scan is a fairly safe procedure. A single exam to a part of a body does not have significant risk as far as radiation exposure. An exam using IV contrast has a slight risk for contrast reaction. Serious reactions are quite rare. If you have a significant allergic history(significant allergic response to multiple things) your risk is slightly greater.
Answered 6/10/2014
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