General Q and A Forum - CT Scan & MRI Scan & X-Ray

General Forum Topics > General Q and A Forum > CT Scan & MRI Scan & X-Ray

Q: CT Scan & MRI Scan & X-Ray

asked by: LonelyGuy on May 27th, 2009

New User

Hi,

At the age of 16 I had an X-Ray for my chest.

In one single day at age 19, I had a CT Scan for my abdominal region. About an hour later, I had an MRI scan for my pelvis, abdominal region and my brain.

I also had an X-Ray for my face a month later, still aged 19.

At age 20, I had a CT Scan done for my face.

Can all of this cause cancer? Have I put myself at risk?

How many scans of such nature have you lot had?

Also, ultrasounds are safe are they not; and can be used many times as they pose no risk for cancer? I have had several ultrasound tests done on my testicles and penis; 5 in total. Oh and one ultrasound for my thyroid gland.

Hope to hear from you all. I have been wondering about the side-effects.

Replies(4)

ioka

replied on May 27th, 2009

Supporter

hello and welcome. ive had 2 and soon will have my 3rd mri scan done and again various x-rays and i have come to know harm.
they are used proffesionally and they would never be used if cancer was a high risk factor. ive had no side affects from mine as without these fantastic pieces of equipment we would all suffer undiagnosed illnesses that only they can detect. many ultra scans are usued also on pregnant women so i think you will be fine.
hope this puts your mind at rest.

LonelyGuy

replied on May 27th, 2009

New User

ioka wrote:

Thnx for your answer. Did you mean, ******i have come to "no" harm.***** lol, thnx. x

ioka

replied on May 27th, 2009

Supporter

yes thats what i mean,t NO harm.. thankyou for pointing that out lol. always here to support and advise.

LonelyGuy

replied on May 30th, 2009

New User

You ever had a Ct scan done? I had an enema put in my anus, to put in some IV contrast. Straight after the scan, I went to the toilet and excreted, with the IV contrast coming out as well.

But also some, well most of the IV contrast, came out during the scan, as I couldn't hold it in.

Learn About Us

Get Help

Join In

Do More

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health
information:
verify here.

The site is not a replacement for professional medical opinion, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical doctor or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment. Do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information written by any author on this site. No health questions and information on eHealth Forum is regulated or evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore the information should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease without the supervision of a medical doctor. Posts made to these forums express the views and opinions of the author, and not the administrators, moderators, or editorial staff and hence eHealth Forum and its principals will accept no liabilities or responsibilities for the statements made. Schizophrenia health sitemap.
This page was last updated on January 1, 2009.
© 2008 eForums, Inc