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Had a cat scan 1mth ago, due a scintascan for my kidney next week & have been told to get another dexa soon, last was 7mths ago is it safe to do so?
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Yes.: The DEXA exposes you to minimal radiation, and the other tests are pretty low regarding dose exposure. It's always a "risk benefit" analysis, and at your age the risk of radiation exposure is minimal.
Answered 2/19/2015
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