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

Side Effect #9: Stomach Pain

stomach pain

On a theoretical level, abdominal or stomach pain can be compartmentalized under 9 categories: right hypochondria, left hypochondria, right lumbar, left lumbar, right iliac, left iliac, epigastric, umbilical and suprapubic. However, the symptoms are not this complex; abdominal pain can trigger active discomfort in bowel movements and can disrupt the digestive function of the body. Unbearable stomach pains are usually associated with barium contrast CT scans.

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