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Any worries about having a lower abdomen cat scan?
Posted on 6/22/21 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 6/22/21 at 9:52 pm
I posted not too long ago about me potentially having a hernia. That was back in May. I went to a doc in the box then to get checked out and they didn’t feel anything hernia related.
I’ve still had the same weird sensation and a bit of discomfort since. Maybe even gotten a bit worse.
At my annual physical today, my doc said he thought a cat scan was warranted to identify any small hernias and/or any potential mass growing there. He brought up the sensitivity of the area and exposure to radiation. I asked about the risk and he gave a CYA answer about low probability of any issues but radiation always poses some kind of risk.
My wife and I literally discussed the possibility of having a third kid last night.
Anyways, long post, but would you get the scan? Anything to actually worry about?
I’ve still had the same weird sensation and a bit of discomfort since. Maybe even gotten a bit worse.
At my annual physical today, my doc said he thought a cat scan was warranted to identify any small hernias and/or any potential mass growing there. He brought up the sensitivity of the area and exposure to radiation. I asked about the risk and he gave a CYA answer about low probability of any issues but radiation always poses some kind of risk.
My wife and I literally discussed the possibility of having a third kid last night.
Anyways, long post, but would you get the scan? Anything to actually worry about?
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Posted on 6/23/21 at 6:30 am to StringedInstruments
Face the issue at hand. You’ll get peace of mind knowing the results whatever it is. Stress of worrying is hard on the body. Put it in God’s hands.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 6:43 am to StringedInstruments
Yes, there is a risk associated with radiation exposure, but don’t stress over that. The real danger is in consistent and constant exposure. One dose won’t harm you.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:08 am to DeafJam73
This is an easy ct scan. It takes 15-20 max.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:19 am to StringedInstruments
Modern CT systems use much lower dose, so you should have no concerns. The benefits of a diagnosis far outweigh any potential radiation exposure issues.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:37 am to StringedInstruments
nothing to worry about, a conservative estimate is 5%/Sv radiation induced cancer risk. a regular CT of the abdomen or pelvis will most likely be a little under 10 mSv, which would put you at under a 0.05% chance of developing a cancer from the scan. that dose is similar to your exposure from 2 years of background radiation.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 6:07 am to StringedInstruments
You can start with a focused ultrasound of the region first if you prefer or your doctor thinks is worthwhile. But a 1 time CT of the region will have essentially no risk of cancer or any change in fertility, if that’s your concern.
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