10 Side Effects of CT Scans
Side Effect #10: Constipation
Constipation occurs when there are infrequent bowel movements where the stool is dry and hard. Symptoms of constipation include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, and the feeling of incomplete evacuation. It can cause complications such as fecal impaction, anal fissure, and hemorrhoids.
Constipation can be caused by various issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, colon cancer, antacids, calcium channel blockers, diverticulitis, and celiac disease. Constipation has also been reported as a side effect of an abdominal CT scan when barium contrast is used.
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