How Much Radiation is Used in CT Scans? Daily Quiz Challenge

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How Much Radiation is Used in CT Scans

A. 100 X-Rays
B. 30 MRIs
C. No radiation
D. About as much as an airport scanner
E. So much radiation that it is no longer recommended

The correct answer is A.

A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis has about 10 mSvs, the unit of measurement that is used to discuss the biological effect of radiation.

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I had a knee cat scan when I broke my leg. It was extremely useful because it told them if I needed surgery or not, which I didn’t.

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Cancelling my ct scan. After weeks of research

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My doctor warned me about dangers, but didn't give me a minute to think about it. My blood clot proteins were slightly elevated; I think a re-test would have been more appropriate.

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But what if it is really necessary? There are also different types

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So chest X-ray is less ? Is it dangerous how long does it stay in your system

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My 7 year old son had 2 kub CT scans within 11 months. Is it that bad?

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