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Christine Ormsby, MD
Radiologist
Dr. Christine Ormsby is a radiologist practicing in Festus, MO. Dr. Ormsby specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
16 years
Experience
Christine Ormsby, MD
- Festus, MO
- Univ of Missouri Kansas City
- Accepting new patients
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How long does it take for radioactive iodine to leave the body?
Most of the radioactive iodine not taken up by your thyroid will be eliminated within two days after treatment.
Do you lose your hair with radioactive iodine treatment?
No, you won’t lose your hair after a radioactive iodine treatment.
Does an x-ray show muscle damage?
X-rays do not show muscle damage. MRI’s are very useful for looking at the muscles, ligaments, and tendons
Can a CT scan be harmful to an unborn child?
CT scans use very low levels of radiation, but the amount they use in a single scan has not been shown to be harmful to babies. We try to avoid CT during pregnancy. We also want READ MORE
CT scans use very low levels of radiation, but the amount they use in a single scan has not been shown to be harmful to babies. We try to avoid CT during pregnancy. We also want to avoid imaging the abdominal area directly with CT if we can in a pregnant woman, because in theory this could very slightly increase risk to the baby, but this has not been proven. A very important thing to remember is that if the CT is needed to make sure mom is healthy, this will keep the baby healthy as well.
Can you get an MRI or CT scan while pregnant?
You can get a CT scan while you are pregnant, but it does use low levels of radiation so ultrasound or MRI are preferred.
