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Does the natural radiation level add to cancer risk?
Query: Hello doctor, Does the natural background radiation level (3 mS v per year) add to cancer risk on top of a dose from medical imaging, or is natural radiation separate or safe since we all receive it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. One mSv is the limit for the general public. The background is usually within this limit. But radiation workers have a limit of 20 mSv per year, which is also very safe. Also, doses from medical imaging can contribute. But the benefits from medical imaging offset any... Read Full »
Are there any food that prevents DNA damage caused by CT radiation?
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 »
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 »