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Can you get radiation sickness from having three head ct scans and a head x-ray in a month worried?

Q: can you get radiation sickness from having three head ct scans and a head x-ray in a month worried?

: No, you should not. Take care.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, you should not. Take care.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 6/19/2023

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Modern CAT scans provide low levels of radiation, and a standard head X-ray would add very little additional exposure. Radiation sickness is unheard of under the described scenario. If your worries are affecting you significantly, you might consider Cognitive-behavioral therapy to learn coping skills.

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A member asked:

Can you get radiation sickness from having three head ct scans and a head x-ray in a month worried?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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