Know more about CT Scan

) CT SCAN…….. KNOW MORE ABOUT IT ATLEAST NOW. ……

(1) CT scan is used by medical profession to investigate more minute details and also to decide the gravity of any complaints by the patient when the situation warrants urgently.
(2) When ULTRA sound / MRI scan result needs further investigation only then CT scan is to be done rarely.
(3) In a CT scan case study in western countries which took samples from 1500 persons it is observed that 45 SUV level radiations is detected. This level radiation is dangerous for human body.
(4) It is also observed that in a detailed study conducted recently in Japan when Hiroshima was attacked by nuclear bomb in 1944-45 this was the radiation level noticed in the victims of bomb attack. It is surprising to note that even now there are more than 25000 victims yet not fully cured from the bad effect of nuclear bomb and its harmful radiation .
(5) CT scan - apart from helpful clue obtained for further invention to doctors it leaves a trail of 45 SUV radiation in the patient’s body.
(6) It is also to be noted that CT SCAN is to be taken only when it is essential, and not in all cases.
(7) In western countries it is reported that out of 3 CT scan 2 was essential and the 1 not required.
(8) In Kerala where 3 CT scan was referred /taken 2 was not essential only 1 was essential.
(9) Immediate CT SCAN is helpful for quick investigation for head injury in accident victims / abdominal severe ailments.
(10) So it is cautioned to public that CT SCAN should be last option in unavoidable circumstances
(11) If we undergo CT SCAN casually and for each and every complaint, please keep in mind that it will leave a trail of 45 SUV radiation in the body which will culminate cancer related complications in future.

(Note: This piece of information was shared by media – medical related bulletin