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A member asked:
Is taking iodine helpful when exposed to radiation via ct scans /multip. x-rays? the japanese took it after bomb and nuclear disaster.
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: First, the radiation dose of these studies is quite low compared to a nuclear bomb and this is unnecessary. Also, iodine is dense and if you took it prior to one of these, it may actually look like a mass or abnormality in your digestive tract.
Answered 6/28/2018
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See answer: Iodine “tablets” doesn’t prevent damage from radiation per se, but blocks the uptake of radioactive iodine. After nuclear disasters in addition to emitted “waves”, radioactive isotopes such as radioactive iodine are created. Taking the iodine supplement only blocks those – and would have no benefit in a ct scanner to prevent concerns from x-radiation exposure.
Answered 6/28/2018
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No: No, for al the reasons stated in the other answers. Know that the medical information obtained from these studies far outweighs the risks involved in having the tests.
Answered 10/11/2016
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