People who have had a CT scan with IV contrast should report any symptoms of high thyroid levels — tremor, weight loss, difficulty sleeping and sweating — to their doctor, who may wish to ...

A very few people have long-lasting low thyroid levels after iodine exposure, such as the IV contrast dye for CT scan. People are also reading… Homeless La Crosse veteran dies, leaving hole in ...

Dear L.T.M..: Most of the intravenous contrast dyes used in CT scans contain iodine (oral contrast dye is usually made with barium; MRI scanners use gadolinium dyes). Iodine is necessary in the ...

Iodine-based contrast material injected intravenously to enhance CT images is safe for most patients, according to a study published online in the journal Radiology.

Iodinated contrast media administration carries a rare long-term risk for excess iodine load on thyroid dysfunction, according to study results published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology ...

Re “If You Have a Seafood Allergy, Avoid CT Scans” (Really, Jan. 19): Last year, I had a CT scan with iodine contrast agent and experienced a moderately severe adverse reaction.

Abdominal CT scans (also called CAT scans), are a type of specialized X-ray. They help your doctor see the organs, blood vessels, and bones in your abdomen. We’ll explain why your doctor may ...

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