CT Scan Treatment in India
About CT Scan
Key Highlights
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Detailed Imaging: Provides highly detailed, cross-sectional views of bones, organs, and tissues.Fast & Efficient: The scanning process itself is very quick, often completed in under 30 minutes.Non-Invasive: It is a painless procedure that does not require surgical incisions.listrongVersatile Diagnostic Tool:/strong Crucial for diagnosing a wide range of conditions, from trauma and stroke to cancer and infections./lilistrongGuides Treatment:/strong Essential for planning surgeries, radiotherapy, and other interventions./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosing and staging various types of cancer.
- Evaluating internal injuries from accidents or trauma (e.g., to the head, spine, chest, abdomen).
- Detecting and monitoring conditions like heart disease, lung nodules, or liver masses.
- Identifying causes of unexplained pain, such as abdominal or pelvic pain.
- Guiding procedures like biopsies, surgeries, and radiation therapy.
- Detecting and evaluating strokes, aneurysms, or blood clots.
- Assessing complex bone fractures and joint problems.
How to prepare
- You may be asked to fast (not eat or drink) for a few hours before an abdominal or pelvic scan.
- Inform your doctor and the radiologist about any allergies, especially to iodine or contrast dye.
- Disclose all medications you are taking and any history of kidney problems.
- Inform the staff if you are pregnant or suspect you might be.
- You will be asked to remove metal objects (jewelry, glasses, dentures) and may need to change into a hospital gown.
- For some scans, you may need to drink a contrast agent beforehand to highlight your digestive tract.
Risks & possible complications
- Radiation Exposure: Involves a low dose of ionizing radiation, though the diagnostic benefit usually outweighs this small risk.
- Allergic Reaction: Rare allergic reactions to iodine-based contrast dye, ranging from mild itching to severe anaphylaxis.
- Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: A risk of temporary kidney injury in patients with pre-existing kidney disease who receive contrast dye.
- Pregnancy Risk: Radiation is generally avoided during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.
- Anxiety or Claustrophobia: Some patients may feel anxious inside the scanner, though modern machines are more open.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is typically no downtime; you can resume normal activities and diet immediately after the scan.
- If you received a sedative, you will need someone to drive you home.
- Drink plenty of water to help flush the contrast dye from your system if it was used.
- A radiologist will analyze the images and send a detailed report to your referring doctor, usually within 24-48 hours.
- Follow up with your doctor to discuss the scan results and next steps for your care.
- Report any unusual symptoms like rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing to your doctor immediately, especially if contrast was used.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (Immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ct scan in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with radiology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform ct scan. MediFyr helps you compare radiologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for ct scan compare across other countries where we have data.
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Radiologists for CT Scan
Explore experienced radiologists who regularly perform ct scan and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 34 Years Experience
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- 25 Years Experience
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- 21 Years Experience
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- 20 Years Experience
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- 20 Years Experience
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- 19 Years Experience
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- 19 Years Experience
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- 18 Years Experience
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- 18 Years Experience
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- 18 Years Experience
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- 14 Years Experience
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- 11 Years Experience
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