10 Unknown Side Effects of CT Scans You Should Be Aware of!

Side Effect #6: Headaches and Dizziness

headache and dizziness

Headaches involve such pain which is felt in the head. The pain is varied in nature and can be sharp, throbbing, or dull sometimes. There are many kinds of headaches for instance migraines, cluster headaches, and tension-type headaches. But when they occur frequently, they can negatively affect school, work, and relationships. And sometimes it may also lead to depression.

Causes of headache are many for instance include dehydration, hunger, fatigue, stress, sleep deprivation, common cold, and infections. And on the other hand, in the dizziness, person experiences loss of balance, instability, or a sensation of spinning everything around. Both headaches and dizziness are common side effects in patients who undergo a CT scan.

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