Ct Scan Dye Side Effects Diarrhea

Side effects of barium contrast can include.

Ct scan dye side effects diarrhea.

Abdominal cramping diarrhea nausea or vomiting constipation. The diarrhea after a ct scan happens to many people a well documented side effect of the contrast dye. Do not put off having a ct scan if your doctor wants this done just because you fear getting diarrhea. If undergoing a combination pet ct scan the iodine based contrast dye used for the ct component can cause side effects including nausea vomiting headache itching flushing and mild rash.

The most common ct scan side effects are. Hi on monday i had a ct scan with a contrast drinking solution iodine and also contrast in veins. In rare cases a serious all body allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis may occur. Still your doctor may want to watch you for a short time after.

It is also important to watch out for serious side effects like hives rash shortness of breath etc. I ve been on urso since. Allergic reactions to the dye anxiety pertaining to the procedure birth defects increased risk of cancer. Possible contrast side effects after an x ray exam with contrast.

Side effects if any due to oral and rectal ct scan may include constipation and minor headache. Ritarobainapbc 6 replies. One should be prepared to experience side effects such as headache fatigue weakness etc after undergoing a ct scan with contrast. Most of the time the reaction is mild.

Vomiting and nausea abdominal cramps diarrhea constipation. This is required so that certain structures can be more easily viewed. Problems from a single ct scan are rare. After administration of contrast dye for an examination you may suffer from hives coughing up blood in the morning fainting increase of heart rate throat spasms tongue swelling facial swelling wheezing dizziness seizures black stools changes in urination extreme weakness or tiredness bleeding or unusual bruising consult your doctor immediately as it may lead to other health complications.