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What Are The Repercussions Of Excessive Radiation Exposure Due To X-ray?

Posted on Fri, 26 Aug 2016

Question: I now no no more but as far as the past goes should I be concerned? I just realized over the past 2 years I've had about 20 xrays mostly chest and about 20 ct scans. various locations. worried.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You should not get worried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.

With your history it is clear that you are worried about radiation exposure due to x-ray and CT scan.

Although radiation hazards are there with them but if you are not having any symptoms right now, it is better to avoid it in future.( better to avoid future exposure).

Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.

Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.

Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

What kinds of symptoms would I be experiencing and how long does it usually take to develop symptoms. if you do develop symptoms what does that mean. thank you

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms of invasive carcinoma.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Sorry for the delay in my response.

Radiation hazards are not very high now a days.

The chances of invasive carcinoma in your case is 3.7% only.

Symptoms of carcinoma are usually weight loss,decreased appetite and pain etc.

But as you are not having any symptoms, don't worry about it.

Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar