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Suggest Remedy For Headaches And Double Vision

I ve been told I ve had too many cat scans bc of an SAH and I m at 3 lifetimes of radiation exposure. I ve been having bad headaches and double vision at times. Am I at risk for brain tumors. What does 3 lifetime radiation exposure really mean and why is my doctor concerned.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
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Hello,

Frequent radiological investigations like CT scan lead to increased risk of radiology related tumors. I suggest you to promptly consult your neurologist for clinical assessment, relevant investigations and thus management.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Suggest Remedy For Headaches And Double Vision

Hello, Frequent radiological investigations like CT scan lead to increased risk of radiology related tumors. I suggest you to promptly consult your neurologist for clinical assessment, relevant investigations and thus management. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist