Ct Scan Dye Side Effects Diarrhea

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.

Ct scan dye side effects diarrhea.

It is also important to watch out for serious side effects like hives rash shortness of breath etc. Hi on monday i had a ct scan with a contrast drinking solution iodine and also contrast in veins. Problems from a single ct scan are rare. Still your doctor may want to watch you for a short time after.

Side effects if any due to oral and rectal ct scan may include constipation and minor headache. Most of the time the reaction is mild. Vomiting and nausea abdominal cramps diarrhea constipation. Some people are allergic to the contrast materials.

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. Side effects of barium contrast can include. Possible contrast side effects after an x ray exam with contrast. 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. This is required so that certain structures can be more easily viewed. Ritarobainapbc 6 replies. The most common ct scan side effects are.

The diarrhea after a ct scan happens to many people a well documented side effect of the contrast dye. 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. Do not put off having a ct scan if your doctor wants this done just because you fear getting diarrhea.