| CT Scans |
| How much do CT scans cost if not going through the public health system? |
Prices will vary, depending on many factors....your geographical location, is this an IV contrast enhanced study, does this study require intestinal contast, type of CT scan (brain, spine, abdomen)... |
| Three CT Brain Scan within 3 months too much? |
my wife has CT scans every three to six months. The oncology Dr. said they have to it so they can see how much the cancer has spread, she also has a brain tumor. he told us that it will be ok. he w... |
| CT and X-Ray scans question? |
Exposure to x-rays causes biological damage to our cells at the molecular level. Some organs are affected more than others. It is an accumulative effect over time so you should limit your exposure... |
| Did you know CT Children scans give Dangerous Radiation ? |
Your question does not make sense. Plus, it appears to be some type of advertising which is against the Community Guidelines:
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| I have been diagnosed with COPD with bronchitis. I have had numerous chest x-rays taken and ct scans done.? |
How did your doctor arrive at the conclusion that you had been exposed to asbestos? While it may be possible to see artifacts on a CT scan, the only definitive way to diagnose asbestos exposure is... |
| What do you call a person who does CT scans? |
A radiologic technologist (x-ray tech) performs CT scans. A RT with an extra license in CT can be called a CT technologist.
A radiologist is a medical doctor. The radiologist reads the CT scan... |
| What is the maximum number of x-rays and CT scans you should have in one year? |
There is no specific number. You get whatever is necessary. X-rays are very safe. CT is more radiation, but the benefits of both outweigh the risk.
I think the other answerer pulled that number... |
| What types of head injuries receive CT Scans? |
The Dr. looks into your eyes and watches the pupils. Any change in their equality makes a CT likely. Headache and loss of consciousness. Nausea and vomiting following a head injury.confusion and s... |
| Requesting a MRI / CT scan for small symptoms? |
they're usually ordered when it's either the only test that will show what they're looking for or if all other tests have come up neg and symptoms persist.
i've had both done f... |
| Can i substitute a CT scan for an X-ray? |
Just be aware that x-rays and radiation cause cancer. Guyton & Hall's "Textbook of Medical Physiology" eleventh edition is used in most mainstream medical curriculums. They say ... |
| Had a head CT scan, what can it find? |
CT without contrast (dye) is the best imaging to view any bleeding in the brain. ... |
| I had a CT scan in the ER last week, now they are calling me back to "discuss additional results"... help?? |
Don't make things worst for yourself by asking what we think it could be. You will get some very scary answers and you don't need that. Wait until Monday morning , go in and think posti... |
| How much less radiation is usually used for Child CT Head scan? |
Hi, I have a degree in vet science, as a vet tech, and for that we are required to take a course in Radiology (X-rays).
I would trust what the hospital is telling you, and not necessarily all ... |
| CT Scan for kidneys without contrast...? |
Some CTs are performed without contrast, simply because it is not needed for every CT. The specialists will know whether you need contrast or not, so try not to worry about the test not being perf... |
| How much does a CT Scan cost? |
I live and work in Northern California. A CT scan of the brain costs about $800 where I work. For this type of scan, the price will be higher if IV contrast is needed.
My best advice would be ... |
| Sorry, Ct scan question wasn't clear enough.? |
My husband has a seizure disorder but has had several normal ct scans. Try having an MRI ran or even EEG. There might be something else hiding ... |
| CT scan for sinusitis negative?? |
I suffer with chronic sinusitis and let me tell you something, my CT scan showed nothing too! I had an ear, nose and throat specialist tell me that I have polyps. They are growths inside of the nos... |
| Ct scan and spinal tap question. please help.? |
The unfortunate fact is that no medical procedure is 100% accurate. The CT scan, as good as it is, can miss some things. The spinal tap is a way to detect any bleeding or any increase in pressure i... |
| CT scan,now endoscope procedure today why would this be the case if a diagnosis had already been made from the |
These 2 tests are to obtain further information...like is there any further disease in the affected area...what caused the problem...is there a reason why the original problem began and how is the ... |
| Abnormal CT scan? |
Aww don't worry. The shadow on your uterus could have been anything. If you moved at all even 1/4" during the procedure it could cause a shadow on the films. If your ultrasound came out n... |
| Questions about CT (CAT) Scan? |
I'm assuming you are having a brain CT. Generally they are done with and without IV contrast (they take pictures before and after the contrast goes in). It may make you feel warm and have a me... |
| CT Scan - Contrasting Materials? |
CT SCAN
good: ct , no IV or oral contrast
ok but if I had a history of CA I would not choose this one.
better: ct, no IV contrast but oral contrast - barium
ok but if I had a history of CA I ... |
| Can you have Appendicitis even if it doesn't show up on the CT scan? |
I don't think so. When I had appendicitis my blood work showed a massive increase in white blood cells because of my body trying to fight the infection. If blood work shows an absence of in... |
| How reliable is ovarian cance that is being detected when you have a CT scan and ultrsound? |
The CT and the ultrasound show abnormalities in the ovaries and the areas around.
Sometimes the results are very clear: 'It's a cyst and don't worry about it, but we should remove... |
| I live in Arkansas and would like to know how much do hospitals charge for a CT scan ? |
Try and do it in provincial hospital it is free. ... |
| Can breast cancer be spotted with chest CT scan? |
CT scans can show breast cancer, in theory I guess. However, because of the way some forms of breast cancer grows, mammograms are standard screening tools for breast cancer. A CT scan cuts the ar... |
| Ovarian Cyst & Retroperitoneal Adenopathy on CT Scan? |
I am a RNC...as you well know cystic changes on the ovary are the cause of your amenorrhea. The Gyn should be able to help you with that. They used to do a wedge resection and that helped induce ov... |
| CT Scan - Kidney? |
it all depends on how the doc writes the order. usually they do use contrast when they prohibit your intake. if the doc writes chest/abdomen/pelvis, they will scan that whole area. if he specifi... |
| Rash from CT Scan contrast? |
I don't think you reacted to the contrast agent being used as you would have broken out in the rash right after the injection. Did they ask you if you were allergic to Iodine ? If you had sa... |
| I had a ct scan and had 2 enlarged iliac lymph nodes - blood work was okay, what does that mean? |
at any given point, it is not unusual to have a few isolated, enlarged lymph nodes. the lymph system in your body is very much like the "garbage pick up" service. the lymph system is inti... |
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