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Took XRAYS, CT chest, abdomen in 1month. Safe?

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I have had 4 dental xrays. 1 ct with contrast of chest. 1 ct with contrast of abdomen/pelvis. 1 ct without contrast of abdomen pelvis. 3 2veiw chest xrays. And nuclear stress test in one month. Is this safe?

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Hello,
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That is definitely a lot of exposure to X-radiation for 30 days period. But fortunately for you the current set of equipment used all over the world has low emission & filters which prevents any lethal side effects of radiation .
Having said this it is important to understand that there are only minimal short term side effects but many long term adverse effects of X-radiation , including a higher risk of cancer, osteoporosis & enhanced degenerative changes, so I would STRICTLY tell u to avoid any x-ray tests for the next two months , unless of course it is for life saving purpose .
Thanks

Dr. Rohit Malik


Patient replied :

I have to get a tooth pulled today and they will do xray before procedure should I cancel


In that case, it is always recommended to get an x-ray done before the procedure.
So get it done, but try to avoid any further radiation exposure.
Regards.


Dr. Rohit Malik
Category: Radiologist
Experience: 
Residency, Fellowship: DNB, DMRD, DMRE, Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program, Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, 1997 – 2001
 
Medical School: MBBS, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Lokmanya TIlak Muncipal Medical College, 1991 – 1997
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