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Falling from a height and undergoing multiple CT scans raises concerns about radiation exposure? Hello, doctor. I had an accidental fall from a height on August 13, which was life-threatening at the time. I underwent a full-body CT scan and subsequently had various surgeries that...

Computed Tomography (CT) scan Hello Doctor, last November I underwent an abdominal CT scan at a small hospital in Yilan due to diarrhea and abdominal pain. Since my condition did not improve, I found out that the CT scan was performed with 4 slices. I would like to ask the doctor...

Chest X-ray taken without wearing protective clothing? As a college freshman, I went to the hospital for a general health check-up, which included a chest X-ray. I asked the technician twice if I needed to wear a lead apron, and both times they said it wasn't necessary. Shou...

Computed Tomography for Newborns The baby is one week old and suspected to have a spinal defect. An ultrasound was performed, but the doctor indicated that the images were unclear and recommended an MRI. However, after the baby was given sedatives, they still woke up, and the doc...

Head and neck ultrasound equipment Hello, a few days ago I visited the ENT department at a local hospital. I initially wanted the doctor to schedule an ultrasound examination, thinking it was the type that could be done directly in the outpatient setting. Later, I realized that t...

X-ray radiation issues? Hello, Doctor: I am a student in the radiology department. Yesterday, while I was checking if the lead door was securely closed, my classmate accidentally pressed the exposure button, which seemed to activate the imaging. The machine displayed mas 250 and ...

Radiation from CT Scans and Cardiac Catheterization in Infants with Congenital Heart Disease Hello Dr. Yeh, My daughter was diagnosed with congenital heart disease (absence of the right pulmonary artery) right after birth. At just 5 days old, she underwent a cardiac CT angiogra...

Radiation dose from a full spine X-ray examination? Hello! My daughter is 15 years old and has undergone two full-body spinal X-ray examinations in the past year and a half (from the neck to the pelvis). The first examination included one frontal and one lateral view of the entir...

Childhood X-ray radiation concerns? Hello Dr. Yeh, 1. When my child was nearly 1 year old, he was diagnosed with laryngomalacia, and the doctor recommended a "neck and head X-ray." Initially, the father held the baby for the X-ray, but the baby was scared and cried con...

Radiation dose The radiation dose from cardiac catheterization with ablation in 2012 varies based on the specific procedure and equipment used, but it typically ranges from 5 to 30 millisieverts (mSv). The radiation dose for a neck and head CT scan in the same year is generally a...

MRI Metal Issues Hello, doctor. Due to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, my doctor has arranged for me to undergo an MRI for further examination. I would like to ask if there are any safety concerns regarding the metal posts that were placed in the crowns of three teeth ...

Radiation Issues with Computed Tomography (CT) Scans Hello, Doctor. In September 2018, I was diagnosed with a salivary gland tumor, and I underwent a CT scan of the head and neck with contrast, as well as a chest X-ray, in preparation for surgery. Later, in December 2018, another...

Can a contrast agent be administered for a CT scan in patients with low blood pressure? Due to the side effects of Parkinson's medication, I cannot stop taking it. My average blood pressure is 90/60. Is it safe to use contrast agents for a CT scan? Could there be serious con...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain Hello doctor, can brain imbalance (as indicated by the eye movement test and visually evoked potentials) be detected through a head MRI (with contrast) and a CT scan?

The radiation exposure from X-rays? Hello Director Wang: I would like to ask you about the X-rays I had. Since February, I have had two knee X-rays, one chest X-ray after surgery in March, and after experiencing recurrent lower back pain in April, I had another X-ray at the rehab...

Health insurance reimbursement issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask again. If several tests have been conducted without identifying the cause, but the symptoms are very evident, and the hospital states that further MRI examinations must be paid out-of-pocket, I would like to...

Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Hello, if there is a suspicion of tumors related to the ear, nose, and throat, or deep-seated brain tumors such as pituitary adenomas or nasopharyngeal tumors, can a CT scan provide an accurate diagnosis? Thanks.

MRI Metal Issues Hello, doctor. I need to undergo an MRI of the brain, but I recently had jaw surgery and have a fixed metal dental brace. I'm unsure if this will affect the clarity of the MRI images. I consulted with the imaging department, but they weren't very certai...

The impact of ultraviolet (UV) dish sterilizers on fetuses? Hello doctor, I am currently pregnant and would like to ask if being close to a UV disinfection machine while it is in use, or opening the door during its operation, could affect the fetus? What distance would be conside...

Abortion I'm pregnant, but I cannot continue with this pregnancy. It's only two to three weeks along. Can I use injectable medication? Or is there a way to let it pass naturally? Are there hospitals in Changhua County that can assist with this? Thank you.