You lie on a narrow motorized table that slides through the.
Ct scan side effects diarrhea.
One should be prepared to experience side effects such as headache fatigue weakness etc after undergoing a ct scan with contrast.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them.
Vomiting and nausea abdominal cramps diarrhea constipation.
It is also important to watch out for serious side effects like hives rash shortness of breath etc.
Ct scans are painless and with newer machines take only a few minutes.
You can have a ct scan done in a hospital or an outpatient facility.
Problems from a single ct scan are rare.
Some people are allergic to the contrast materials.
However there can be side effects and 10 of these side effects are listed below.
Possible contrast side effects after an x ray exam with contrast.
The whole process typically takes about 30 minutes.
The number of ct scans performed is increasing.
Trouble breathing rapid heart rate swelling of your throat or other body parts.
Constipation or diarrhea cramping other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients.
Side effects if any due to oral and rectal ct scan may include constipation and minor headache.
In the united states about 72 million ct scans were performed in 2007 with more than 80 million in 2015.
Oral ct scan contrast media has a high osmololar formula so it can cause diarrhea as a side effect which is actually quite common depending on the quantity consumed and how sensitive your bowels.
For some ct oral contrast is given.
Allergic reactions to the dye anxiety pertaining to the procedure birth defects increased risk of cancer.
The most common ct scan side effects are.
Still your doctor may want to watch you for a short time after.
The use of ct scans has increased significantly over the last 20 years.
Diarrhea would not be a common side effect of iv contrast for ct says dr.
If you notice any other effects check with your healthcare professional.