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  • 35 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I'm feeling pretty anxious about something and could use some advice. I've had a couple of CT scans and an x-ray on my chest over the past few months because of some severe pain I started having after recovering from COVID. My pulmonologist recommended them, but I've heard that all that radiation can cause health problems down the line. Should I be worried about the amount of radiation I've been exposed to, or are these scans generally safe?

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Dr. Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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yes regular x-rays can effect ur health in later life , minor risk

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