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How To Rectify The Condition Of Pulmonary Embolism?

I am 6 weeks pregnant and had an x ray 2 days ago and had another one yesterday and a ct scan with iodine contrast the doc at the hospital said there was serious complications due to radiation but they said I needed the ct scan to see if I had a pulmonary embolism
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Hello and welcome,

I understand the issue.
It is unfortunate that you had to undergo extensive radio exposure during pregnancy. Radiation exposure during early pregnancy is known to cause fetal defects. Some of them may be visible on ultrasound while others may not be visible. So we do not advice continuation of such pregnancies in India.

Kindly discuss the local policy at your own place with your doctor and ten decide about the future course of action.

I do underdstand the issue and also the need for the investigation. Please consider all aspects and then make a wise decision.

Hope this satisfies your query.
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Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
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How To Rectify The Condition Of Pulmonary Embolism?

Hello and welcome, I understand the issue. It is unfortunate that you had to undergo extensive radio exposure during pregnancy. Radiation exposure during early pregnancy is known to cause fetal defects. Some of them may be visible on ultrasound while others may not be visible. So we do not advice continuation of such pregnancies in India. Kindly discuss the local policy at your own place with your doctor and ten decide about the future course of action. I do underdstand the issue and also the need for the investigation. Please consider all aspects and then make a wise decision. Hope this satisfies your query. Thanks for using HCM. Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have. Dr Madhuri Bagde Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist