Patient's question:
A 11-year-old child slipped and fell on the floor, resulting in a bump on their head. Feeling uneasy about it, they underwent a head CT scan. Later, they saw online that a CT scan could potentially harm the thyroid gland. They want to know how much damage a single head CT scan could cause.Doctor's answer:
Parent of the child, your child is 11 years old and got a bump on the ground after slipping and falling. A head CT scan was performed, which is necessary to rule out the risk of intracranial bleeding. A thorough examination of the CT scan has both benefits and risks, and it is important to weigh them. We advise you not to worry too much about the interference of radiation. Occasionally having a head CT scan is harmless. Make sure to pay more attention to your child's safety next time to prevent similar incidents from happening again.