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Computed tomography (CT) Scans An imaging technique in which cross-sectional x rays of the body are compiled to create a three-dimensional image of the body's internal structures. Mentioned in: Spinal Stenosis Patient discussion about CT Scans. 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 ScansHow 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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CT scans have been proposed as a tool to find early lung cancers. Christopher Ruff, a biologist at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, used CT scans to measure the height of Otzi's skeleton and the width of his pelvic bone. Recently a major study found that in the general population, annual low-dose CT scans (formerly called CAT scans) could reduce U. |
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