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A member asked:
Does it hurt to get a computed tomography done?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
No: It is a pain free procedure, if you are claustrophobic discuss this with your doctor.
Answered 1/5/2019
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No: Not at all except if IV needs placed in your vein for contrast.
Answered 4/13/2017
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Essentially no: A ct exam itself does not cause pain. If the exam is ordered with intravenous contrast, you will need an IV placed. Some people can feel the contrast as it is injected, but this is not painful. If the contrast gets escapes the IV line (an extravasation), there is the potential for pain as the contrast builds up in the soft tissues. If this occurs, you need to alert the tech performing the exam.
Answered 9/12/2018
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CT scan: Painless if without contrast.
Answered 1/5/2019
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