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Is it harmful that i've had 16 ct scans in the pat 2-3 years? not including regular x rays..?

Q: is it harmful that i've had 16 ct scans in the pat 2-3 years? not including regular x rays..?

: You have been exposed to substantial amounts of X-Rays considering all those CT scans. MRI's obviate X-Ray exposure. No one can tell you how harmful these studies have been for you,though and it's not worthwhile dwelling.on this.

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You have been exposed to substantial amounts of X-Rays considering all those CT scans. MRI's obviate X-Ray exposure. No one can tell you how harmful these studies have been for you,though and it's not worthwhile dwelling.on this.

Answered 9/1/2022

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A member asked:

Is it harmful that i've had 16 ct scans in the pat 2-3 years? not including regular x rays..?

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