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CT scan (computed tomography scan) The abbreviated term for computed or computerized axial tomography. The test may involve injecting a radioactive contrast into the body. Computers are used to scan for radiation and create cross-sectional images of internal organs. CT scan Computed tomography, see there Patient discussion about CT scan. Q. I get bad headaches had ct scans and m.r.i. even sinus surgery, suffering 2yrs now, dizzness occurs too.. A. If all prior medical investigations turned out normal, and sinus surgery didn't help relieve your symptoms, I would suggest the reason for your headaches is probably migraine attacks, that can cause severe headaches, and no CT scan or MRI can diagnose them. The diagnosis is made clinically, by your doctor. Migraine headaches can be eased by proper medications, before and during an attack. You should consult a neurologist. Read more or ask a question about CT scanHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For now, Unger says, asking a doctor for a CT scan as a test for lung cancer is like "opening a Pandora's box. Several years ago, a CT scan revealed the cause of death of a 5,300-year-old mummy known as "the Iceman. with a low-dose CT scan, using a diagnosis and treatment protocol designed for this study. |
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