The amount of radiation in a CT scan is minimal. There may be some concern for nursing or pregnant women. However, the benefits of the scan generally outweigh any risk to the fetus or newborn.
Special considerations:
The contrast dye may cause adverse reactions in some patients. These reactions may include headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Review Date: 11/3/2004
Reviewed By: Jeffrey J. Brown, MD FACR, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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