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It's possible because they are x-rays.
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Can CT scans cause nerve damage... My husband how four in ICU 10 months ago and now he is loosing sensation in his toes?
NoCT scans do not cause nerve damage.
What side effects can computed tomography scans have?
Radiation exposure from a CT scan is similar to, though higher than, that of a conventional x ray. Although this is a risk to pregnant women, the exposure to other adults is minimal and should produce no effects.
Do the risks outweigh the benefits for a ct scan?
The devil is in the details. CT scans can and do save lives. CT scans can and do cause cancer. The appropriate use of the CT scan is safe and effective in modern healthcare. The inappropriate use of CT scans is a major public health concern.
What does body scanners do to your health?
The radiation exposure can cause other cancers. The risk of this is very low so the vast majority of the time the potential good of doing the scan is greater than the increased risk of cancer, however, the risk is real so the scans should not be done without good reason.
How is echinococcus diagnosed?
CT Scans - MRI Scans
Can scans cause polydactyly?
No. Polydactyly is purely an autosomal dominant genetic disorder and cannot be caused by any environmental stress.
What 2 Major types of CT scans are performed?
CT scans with contrast, and CT scans without contrast.
Why do some health authorities say yes to doing mri scans on everyone over 40 and some say no?
cause its good
Can PET scans identify individuals with personality disorders?
Yes and no. PET scans can detect the deterioration of brain cells such as in Alzheimer's Disease, etc. PET scans can also show that the 2 chemicals in the brain are not balanced and therefore can cause a person to become depressed (many different forms of depression) but it is up to a psychiatrist to determine what type of depression the person has.
What is the safe limit of exposure to cat scans and brain scans in 6 months?
Well, I just went to my gastroentorologist yesterday & asked the same question. The response, "The is no safe radiation". Unfortunately, that's the guideline you'll probably receive from most medical practitioners because no studies have ever been done that found some kind of 'tipping' point.
How do you find brain damage?
several ways - CAT scans, PET scans, ECG scans...check it up with ur doctor
Do ct-scans and cat-scans mean the same thing?
Yes.
