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CT (Computed tomography) scan is a diagnostic technique which uses computers and X-rays to produce cross-sectional images of the body parts like the head, shoulders, spine, heart, brain, abdomen, knee, and chest. A CT scan is more detailed than a standard X-ray as it also shows the soft tissues, blood vessels, bones. It is used for diagnosing diseases like infections, fractures, muscle disorders, tumors, and to guide surgeries and biopsies.

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Query: Hello doctor,I am 29-years-old and in good health. My height is 6 feet and 1 inch, and I weigh 165 lbs. I just had a CT scan around my stomach for kidney stones. This is the second scan in the same area. The first was a 3.86 mSv dosage, and the second was a 3.26 mSv dosage. Should I be worried about...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You do not worry about the radiation dose from regular computed tomography (CT) scans done to diagnose disease. You do not need to worry about CT scans done for diagnosis as these have benefits beyond any potential or perceived detrimental effects of radiation. The gene...  Read Full »

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