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Doe to health issues ive had 3 head ct scans and a abdomen ct scan in a spand of thee months what do i have to worry about. am i at risk of anything from the imaging test. i know thats allot of radiation in a short period?

Q: doe to health issues ive had 3 head ct scans and a abdomen ct scan in a spand of thee months what do i have to worry about. am i at risk of anything from the imaging test. i know thats allot of radiation in a short period?

: Radiation risk for those procedures in a span of 3 months are considered negligible to their potential benefits so you have nothing to worry about. Take care.

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Radiation risk for those procedures in a span of 3 months are considered negligible to their potential benefits so you have nothing to worry about. Take care.

Answered 8/9/2023

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A member asked:

Doe to health issues ive had 3 head ct scans and a abdomen ct scan in a spand of thee months what do i have to worry about. am i at risk of anything from the imaging test. i know thats allot of radiation in a short period?

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