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35 years
Experience
Richard Baker, MD
- Madison, WI
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
- Accepting new patients
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Which is better CT scan or MRI of the abdomen?
It depends on what your doctor is trying to image. For instance, acute pain in appendicitis or with kidney stones is best imaged with CT. On the other hand, trying to characterize READ MORE
It depends on what your doctor is trying to image. For instance, acute pain in appendicitis or with kidney stones is best imaged with CT. On the other hand, trying to characterize an abnormality in the liver or pancreas is usually best done with MRI. So, more information is needed about your symptoms.
How many CT scans in a span of one month are considered safe?
Depending on your medical circumstances, CT imaging might be necessary to identify and treat something important. Having said that, it is also important to limit the amount of READ MORE
Depending on your medical circumstances, CT imaging might be necessary to identify and treat something important. Having said that, it is also important to limit the amount of radiation you get. Two CT scans is unlikely going to be of any consequence. Make sure to ask your physicians about alternative imaging modalities if you need additional imaging. This could include MRI or ultrasound.
