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41 years
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Richard A. Reed, MEDICAL DOCTOR
- Pasadena, CA
- Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University
- Accepting new patients
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What are the early side effects of radiation therapy apart from fatigue, skin issues and hair loss?
It depends on the part of the body that is receiving the radiation therapy. The radiation oncologist should be able to answer knowing the specifics of your father’s treatment. READ MORE
It depends on the part of the body that is receiving the radiation therapy. The radiation oncologist should be able to answer knowing the specifics of your father’s treatment.
Is there a difference between pediatric radiology and adult radiology?
We always try to use the least radiation as possible to provide a diagnosis. This is particularly true in pediatric radiology.
What deformities in the growing baby can be confirmed in an anomaly scan?
Hi. Physical congenital defects can be detected with a high level obstetrical ultrasound during the second trimester. This includes brain abnormalities. I am not sure what you READ MORE
Hi. Physical congenital defects can be detected with a high level obstetrical ultrasound during the second trimester. This includes brain abnormalities. I am not sure what you mean by “mental.” If you mean physical abnormalities of the brain or spinal cord, the answer is yes. Your Ob-Gyn should be able to answer more specifically.
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Can radiation therapy increase one's chances of getting melanoma?
She should be seen by the radiation oncologist first who supervised the radiation treatment. That physician is the expert on radiation effects. If there is any question about whether READ MORE
She should be seen by the radiation oncologist first who supervised the radiation treatment. That physician is the expert on radiation effects. If there is any question about whether there is a skin cancer your mother will probably be referred to a dermatologist who can evaluate her and do a biopsy if necessary.
I am having numbness in my right leg. What test do you recommend? I am worried if it is an early sign of a stroke.
You should be seen by a neurologist.
Is a CT Scan safe during pregnancy?
Radiation should be avoided except in extreme cases or emergencies. If she really needs brain imaging MRI is probably better. MRI has not been definitively shown to cause fetal READ MORE
Radiation should be avoided except in extreme cases or emergencies. If she really needs brain imaging MRI is probably better. MRI has not been definitively shown to cause fetal issues but radiation has.
How many CT scans in a span of one month are considered safe?
We try to minimize radiation exposure. The decision about whether to do a CT is about the need to diagnose vs trying to avoid radiation exposure. You have not told me what the READ MORE
We try to minimize radiation exposure. The decision about whether to do a CT is about the need to diagnose vs trying to avoid radiation exposure. You have not told me what the scans were for so it is hard for me to give a definitive answer.
My X-ray showed a 3mm stone in the right kidney however it was not seen in the following x-ray. Why did this happen?
CT is much more sensitive than plain X-ray. Certain kinds of small stones can be missed on plain X-ray. CT is much better at detecting small stones.
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