2007-03-01 17:24:32 · 6 answers · asked by hooya 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Definitely.In scans,one is exposed to harmful radiations.But in situations where benefits outweigh such harmful exposure,it has to be carried out.But the harmful effects are in a miniscule proportions for scans carried out for a few times.But constant,repetetive and prolonged exposures are definitely dangerous,and should be avoided.
2007-03-01 17:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by MrKnow_All 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would it be worse for you if you did not get a CAT scan?
2007-03-01 17:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cat scans use radiation to get an image of whatever is being looked at - that is never good.
2007-03-01 17:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by you did three things wrong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean "is it harmful"? Not unless you have a special condition and you will be screened before the CT is given.
If you mean is it scary -- not at all -- it's not like it was years ago when practically the whole body had to enter the cylinder. Now the CT is only a couple of feet long.
If your doctor recommended you have one, relax. It is a big yawn.
2007-03-01 17:30:28 · answer #4 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what's wrong with your cat.
2007-03-01 17:28:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no cus if it was they wouldnt be doing them
think about that!
2007-03-01 17:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋