Does every bump need a CT Scan? 🤕❌ Not always! Radiation exposure in young children is risky — that’s why we do CT only when there are danger signs. Swipe/watch to know when to worry and when simple observation at home is enough ✅ Share this important reel with other parents! Dr Rahul Verma, MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Newborn & Child Specialist | Child Nutrition Coach Guwahati, Assam Dr Saroj Tiwari, MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Newborn & Child Specialist | Lactation Counselor | Starting Solids Coach | Pos

Risks of CT Scans New research shows that CT scan radiation may be responsible for 1 in every 20 cancer cases in the U.S. That’s over 103,000 cancers per year—from the very machines used to detect disease. Most people have no idea these scans come with ionizing radiation strong enough to damage DNA. And when multiple scans are done—especially on children—the risk skyrockets. Some estimates show up to 20 cancers per 1,000 scans for kids under 1. Safer options (if applicable): MRI Ultrasound Full-