Medical science has progressed a lot in today’s era. Nowadays state -of -the -art tests are performed for identification and treatment of various diseases. One of the most important tests is CT scan. It is a technique that provides clear and detailed photos inside the body. This test is very useful in identifying brain, lungs, bones, liver, intestinal diseases as well as tumors and many other diseases. However, a recent study has shown that repeated CT scans increase the risk of developing cancer in the person in future.
A study published in the medical journal ‘JAMA Internal Medicine’ claimed that people who repeatedly have a CT scan are more likely to get cancer. For this research, the data of scans made on many patients in the United States was analyzed. It was found that about 5 percent of cancer patients were directly affected by the radiation emanating from the CT scan. X-ray radiation used during CT scans can have harmful effects on the body.
That is why experts say that CT scan should be done only if necessary. Although scan is a life -saving technique, it is still important to avoid its unnecessary use. If the condition of a patient can be diagnosed with MRI, ultrasound or other options, those options should be chosen instead of a CT scan, as they do not include radiation. Should patients ask their doctor before scanning whether there is any other option? In addition, the doctor should also be informed about the earlier scan so that unnecessary scans are not done. It is particularly important to use low dosage techniques in young children’s scans. In addition, pregnant women should never have a CT scan without consulting a doctor.
Overall, although the CT scan is a very useful medical feature, it should be used only at the right time and for the right reasons. Otherwise, taking unnecessary risk in the name of treatment can be serious to your health. Therefore, it would be better that the CT scan be done only under the guidance of the doctor and with complete information.
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