Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it common to administer iodine ct contrast orally and through iv for the same test and why would they do that?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: The oral contrast shows the intestines on X ray and the injectable contrast shows the vessel system on X ray.
Answered 1/5/2019
2.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is an alternative to iodine used in CT with contrast? Say, someone is allergic to shellfish....What is an alternative contrast to use?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Can a graves disease patient receive iodine contrast for a ct?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
After CT scan what is duration of contrast medium (iodine) in body?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had a beer today after getting a iodine contrast CT scan is that bad or?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can you be allergy tested for iodine constrast dye before CT scan?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My thyroid labs suddenly got bad after ct scan with iodine contrast. They did 2 scans and my thyroid has plummeted into hyperthyroidism. Id this common? Is it permanent?
Does CT contrast/iodine cause thyroid cancer?
How does iodine pass through the body after CT scan?
Is it possible to become allergic to the iodine contrast used for CT scans if i continuously have them? Does frequency matter?
Can iodine contrast used for CT scan inadvertently improve symptoms or issues?
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
