Is it okay to get a chest CT scan with contrast? I've been having chest pain, but my X-rays came back normal, and my doctor suggested a CT scan just to be safe. Should I be worried about anything?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Yes ,patient is advised ct chest contrast .

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I recently did a full-body check-up and got an X-ray as part of it. I don't have any symptoms or anything, but I'm having trouble understanding the X-ray results. Is there anything unusual I should be aware of, or is everything normal? I'm just a bit curious and want to make sure there's nothing to worry about.

normal

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I'm due for a chest X-ray retest soon, and I'm really anxious about how to make sure my lungs show up clear. Do you have any advice or tips on preparing for it, or things I should do to improve my chances of a clear X-ray?

Infections seen on the chest x-ray will resolve once the infections come under control. Scars due to cigarette smoking won't resolve always but some can reduce after stopping smoking and exercising thoroughly. Keep yourself well hydrated. This isn't an assured method but has shown to help in few. I would advise you to meet a radiologist.

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I've been feeling really worried because I started shivering and got a high fever just a few hours after my CeCT scan of the thorax. Should I be concerned about this, and is it something that could go away on its own in a day, or is it more serious?

take antibiotics

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