Comments on: Why do people get burned from CT scans.? http://scans.in/why-do-people-get-burned-from-ct-scans/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:18:58 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ruth http://scans.in/why-do-people-get-burned-from-ct-scans/comment-page-1/#comment-2148 Ruth Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:47:17 +0000 http://scans.in/why-do-people-get-burned-from-ct-scans/#comment-2148 CT Scans can increase your exposure to the harmful effects of radiation. CT Scans emit more radiation than an x-ray. If a person has been exposed frequently to radiation, then the possibility of burns is increased. This would explain why Oncologists' try to reduce the number of CT Scans that are performed. In addition, if a MRI is performed, any metal or scrapnel can irritate the skin causing a burn-like injury or, worse. The magnetic pull is quite strong from a MRI exam. It can cause significant injury to people should any type of metal be in close proximity of the exam site. I hope that this helps. CT Scans can increase your exposure to the harmful effects of radiation. CT Scans emit more radiation than an x-ray. If a person has been exposed frequently to radiation, then the possibility of burns is increased. This would explain why Oncologists’ try to reduce the number of CT Scans that are performed.
In addition, if a MRI is performed, any metal or scrapnel can irritate the skin causing a burn-like injury or, worse. The magnetic pull is quite strong from a MRI exam. It can cause significant injury to people should any type of metal be in close proximity of the exam site.

I hope that this helps.

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