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I got ct scan of abdomen and pelvis done last july (7/20).i got gastric emptying study last july,small bowl follow through last august,chest xray last october. belly pain,mucus stools.dr wants to do a repeat ct scan.is this okay or too much radiation?
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More information is needed and a virtual consult may be arranged by Healthtap. The stool can be sent for cultures to rule out infection. If there are additional symptoms, such as weight loss, nausea, blood in stool, additional testing may be performed in coordination with your PCP.
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