“Does radiation from a CT scan stay in your body?”

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“Does radiation from a CT scan stay in your body?”

I am a 38 year old female. I want to know if radiation from a CT scan stays in your body?

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no

**Malcolm K. Hatfield** Radiologist Racine, WI · Accepted Answer

Malcolm K. Hatfield Radiologist Racine, WI

no

**Irina A. Vasilyeva** Radiologist San Francisco, CA · Accepted Answer

Irina A. Vasilyeva Radiologist San Francisco, CA

No, it does not.

**Dr. Rumpa Amornmarn** Radiation Oncologist Kissimmee, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rumpa Amornmarn Radiation Oncologist Kissimmee, FL

No.Risk from PET scan is not high to cause any major side effects. Benefits outweigh the risk