Ct Scan Dye Side Effects Diarrhea

Side effects of barium contrast can include.

Ct scan dye side effects diarrhea.

Problems from a single ct scan are rare. Hi on monday i had a ct scan with a contrast drinking solution iodine and also contrast in veins. Still your doctor may want to watch you for a short time after. Some people are allergic to the contrast materials.

It is also important to watch out for serious side effects like hives rash shortness of breath etc. Allergic reactions to the dye anxiety pertaining to the procedure birth defects increased risk of cancer. Favorite answer oral ct scan contrast media has a high osmololar formula so it can cause diarrhea as a side effect which is actually quite common depending on the quantity consumed and how. Vomiting and nausea abdominal cramps diarrhea constipation.

I ve been on urso since. This is required so that certain structures can be more easily viewed. Abdominal cramping diarrhea nausea or vomiting constipation. Ritarobainapbc 6 replies.

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. I had watery diarrhea on monday and continue less and less but today thursday and still don t have normal stools and some small amount leaks to my panties. One should be prepared to experience side effects such as headache fatigue weakness etc after undergoing a ct scan with contrast. In rare cases a serious all body allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis may occur.

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. Possible contrast side effects after an x ray exam with contrast. The most common ct scan side effects are. Do not put off having a ct scan if your doctor wants this done just because you fear getting diarrhea.