Ct Scan Dye Side Effects Diarrhea

Still your doctor may want to watch you for a short time after.

Ct scan dye side effects diarrhea.

In rare cases a serious all body allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis may occur. 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. Allergic reactions to the dye anxiety pertaining to the procedure birth defects increased risk of cancer. Hi on monday i had a ct scan with a contrast drinking solution iodine and also contrast in veins.

The most common ct scan side effects are. Side effects of barium contrast can include. This is required so that certain structures can be more easily viewed. 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.

Abdominal cramping diarrhea nausea or vomiting constipation. If undergoing a combination pet ct scan the iodine based contrast dye used for the ct component can cause side effects including nausea vomiting headache itching flushing and mild rash. Do not put off having a ct scan if your doctor wants this done just because you fear getting diarrhea. Most of the time the reaction is mild.

Ritarobainapbc 6 replies. Possible contrast side effects after an x ray exam with contrast. I ve been on urso since. Side effects if any due to oral and rectal ct scan may include constipation and minor headache.

It is also important to watch out for serious side effects like hives rash shortness of breath etc. Vomiting and nausea abdominal cramps diarrhea constipation. Some people are allergic to the contrast materials. 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.