
Is There Increased Risk Of Radiation In Taking CT And X-ray Scans?

Brief Answer:
Single CT and different location X-ray - No increased risk.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. CT scan contains more radiation that X-rays, almost 100 times and usually should not be more than 2 times/ year.
2. The other X-rays at various locations are present and carry very very low risk. As all radiation are different locations, the risk is also very less.
3. No, you are not at increased risk of tumors / radiation now.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Take Care.
Dr. Jyothi BL
Single CT and different location X-ray - No increased risk.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. CT scan contains more radiation that X-rays, almost 100 times and usually should not be more than 2 times/ year.
2. The other X-rays at various locations are present and carry very very low risk. As all radiation are different locations, the risk is also very less.
3. No, you are not at increased risk of tumors / radiation now.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Take Care.
Dr. Jyothi BL
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


Should I be concerned about the CT scan then? I also had one of head
Brief Answer:
No, you need not be concerned.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
Upto 2-3 CT scan per year, should not be problem. Not to worry.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Take Care.
Dr. Jyothi BL
No, you need not be concerned.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
Upto 2-3 CT scan per year, should not be problem. Not to worry.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Take Care.
Dr. Jyothi BL
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

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