If children take CT occasionally, there is usually no harm, basically will not affect the growth and development of the child, such as long-term or frequent CT, may affect the child’s blood system and the growth and development of the bones, the baby has a certain degree of harm.
CT examination is the use of X-ray examination of the human body, there are certain side effects, this side effect is mainly from the X-ray ionizing radiation, but CT examination is in line with the safety standards, only the amount of radiation reaches a certain amount will cause harm to the child, occasional medical conditions need to do a CT examination, generally will not harm the child, the parents do not have to worry too much.
However, if you take CT for a long time or frequently, it may affect your child’s blood system and bone growth and development, which is harmful to your baby.
When your child is having a CT, you should pay attention to the protection of the thyroid gland, eyes and reproductive organs to minimize the hazards during the CT examination.