The harm of CT scan for children is lifelong

Now with the continuous development of medicine, many diseases that were previously impossible to diagnose can now be diagnosed and treated. As we all know, the diagnosis of brain diseases is rather complicated and generally requires CT examination. CT scans have extremely high radioactivity, and frequent CT scans can cause great damage to the body, especially for children. So, what lifelong harms will children suffer if they undergo CT scans?

1CT does have certain harm to children, but this harm is relative. It is just a little radiation exposure. However, when it is necessary to do a CT scan for some reasons, it is necessary to choose to do it. Your child's situation is one where a CT scan is necessary to rule out brain injury. In addition, if there are no problems this time, it is recommended not to do it again in the near future.

2 This is of course harmful. The radiation is very strong, much stronger than ordinary films. It is not possible to do so many in a short period of time. Guidance: If a child cries, it does not necessarily mean there is bleeding in the brain. It may also be caused by pain and discomfort. There is no need to check in this way. Generally, it is done once and then again after a few days. What's more, why not do so much, then why not do an MRI? This does no harm to the body.

3. If the brain injury is severe, the emergency doctor will usually perform a brain CT scan directly on the child. As for whether a brain CT scan is necessary for minor abrasions and falls, experts believe that after all, the brain development of infants and young children is not yet complete, and CT scans still have a certain radiation impact. This requires parents to closely observe the child's pupils for changes, whether the consciousness is clear, and "how the spirit is" for 24 hours or even longer. If the child has symptoms such as enlarged or constricted pupils, confusion, unclear consciousness, and drowsiness in addition to drowsiness, the child should be sent to the doctor immediately.