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Can People Develop Allergic Reaction To Radiation After Having CT And MRI Scans?

Can people develop allergic reaction to radiation, after having lots of CT's MRI's, etc?

Female, 47, 5'6, 158 lbs. Had a heart attack in '08.Had renal cell carcinoma removed in '08, and a benign brain tumor removed in 09. 2 days ago had a regular mammogram...and I have had an odd feeling fever ever since. Like a backwards sunburn. Never felt like this before. I was feeling very good before that exam. So now I'm wondering if it's possible to become "allergic" to exams involving radiation of any kind?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Generally radiation do not cause any allergic reaction. But long term radiation has certain issues. Usually allergic reaction is associated with the intravenous contrast when used for the same. Mammogram does not involve much radiation , so its unlikely the cause for your symptoms. If you persist to have fever then other causes needs to be ruled out.
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Can People Develop Allergic Reaction To Radiation After Having CT And MRI Scans?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Generally radiation do not cause any allergic reaction. But long term radiation has certain issues. Usually allergic reaction is associated with the intravenous contrast when used for the same. Mammogram does not involve much radiation , so its unlikely the cause for your symptoms. If you persist to have fever then other causes needs to be ruled out. Hope your questions were answered.