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Suggest Treatment For Suspected Scaphoid Fracture
Hi I had a radioisotope bone scan for suspected scaphoid fracture. I unexpectedly became pregnant then around that time. I had s successful pregnsncy and now am glad to say have a happy baby but with delayed speech. . What is the risk to the baby for radiation exposure at conception ?
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
Dear patient
In early weeks of pregnancy if baby is exposed to radiation it has major effects because 1st trimester is critical period of developing embryo. During this period cells are dividing at rapid rate and all body systems are developing. Also radioisotope scanning exposes you and your baby to significant radiations. So your baby has chances of fetal anomalies and maldevelopment. Take her to expert pediatrician and get thoroughly examined. All the best.
In early weeks of pregnancy if baby is exposed to radiation it has major effects because 1st trimester is critical period of developing embryo. During this period cells are dividing at rapid rate and all body systems are developing. Also radioisotope scanning exposes you and your baby to significant radiations. So your baby has chances of fetal anomalies and maldevelopment. Take her to expert pediatrician and get thoroughly examined. All the best.
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