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Radiation dose
I had undergone 2 unnecessary ct scans in 5 months.
CECT abdomen pelvis and ct scan of nose.
In CECT abdomen pelvis pre contrast arteriald venous coronal and sagittal images are taken.
Both the ct scans are normal.
But I'm concerned about radiation because I have taken very much dose did i have health hazard from this radiation in future.
Please help.
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A typical CT scan of abdomen + pelvis and head deliver a effective dose of approximately 10 mSv and 2 mSv respectively.
ICRP and NCRP both guideline suggest exposure upto 5 mSv in a single year with avarage of 1 mSv over a period of 5 years
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Best solution is limit further exposure in 5 year period as low as possible.
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
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Do not worry ..radiation dose depends on machine and scan settings..
On an average fron 2 msv to 15 msv..
So limit scans in future as per your doctors advice..
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