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Is having 3 ct scans and 2 x ray in the same year dangerous for different conditions? is it too much ?

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No risk, no worry: You'd have to undergo 100 or more CTs to be at any danger from radiation -- even then would be minimal risk. No worries.

Answered 11/24/2020

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A member asked:

Is having 3 ct scans and 2 x ray in the same year dangerous for different conditions? is it too much ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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