What Are the Side Effects of PET Scans?

This article will discuss the PET scan side effects. We will also address some common questions related to PET scans.

PET scan (positron emission tomography/ computed tomography scan) is an advanced non-invasive radiological scan for the detection of abnormal growth of cells or cancers. The procedure uses motorized X-rays to create images of the condition. A PET scan uses radioactive tracers like fdg, gallium, sodium, fluorine etc. for the easy and early detection of the cancers. Early detection helps to treat the conditions easily because the stage of the cancer matters. The scan provides 3D images of the condition, which is a great pictorial representation and easy to understand for healthcare professionals.

Side Effects of PET Scan?

PET scans have different advantages over CT and MRI scans. PET scans are advanced, which help for early detection of the conditions. But there are also some side effects related to the PET scan. Some of the side effects are discussed below:

Pain and Redness

A person going for the PET scan experiences redness at the place of the injection site, where a radioactive tracer is injected. The person can also feel the redness at the site of injection and adjoining areas.

Allergic Reactions After Injection

A person, after getting an injection may feel allergic reactions with the radioactive tracer. The situation is mild and rare and patients before going for the test have to submit consent and some tests. They also have to inform about any possible allergic reactions in the past.

Radiation Exposure

Patients going for the PET scan always get exposed to the radiation, the radiation exposure is always harmful. However, the amount of radiation used in PET scans is considered safe. Constant and long-term exposure is harmful and can initiate the cancers.

Headache

PET scan procedure is associated with headaches, person after having the scan can feel mild to severe headaches. The headache will go away after some time on its own.

Change in Taste

One of the side effects after a PET scan is a change in the taste of the mouth. The person can feel no taste or awkward taste for some time after injecting the radioactive material. The condition will get fine after some time on its own, once the contrast is expelled through urine.

Nausea and vomiting

This is also a common condition in the patients going for the PET, nausea is more common than vomiting and almost every patient can feel the condition. This is because of the radioactive material injected for PET scans.

Uncomfortable feeling

A person going for the scan may feel uneasy and uncomfortable after the radioactive injection or in the scanner machine. This is a common condition and a person feels very uneasy with a lot of confusing thoughts and imaginations.

Which diseases or conditions can be detected by PET scan?

Various diseases and conditions detected by the PET scan include:

Cancers
Brain disorders
Heart diseases
Vasculitis

Where do you go for a PET scan in Delhi?

A person can visit Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any type of PET scan in Delhi. The centre provides heavy discounts on all the tests and PET scans. Ganesh Diagnostic has been providing PET scan services for decades and has a lot of experience. The quality is accredited by NABH and other quality parameters.

Which type of PET scans are available at Ganesh Diagnostic Delhi?

Various types of PET scans available in Ganesh Diagnostic Centres are:

DOTA PET CT Scan (Book Now)
Brain PET Scan (Book Now)
F-18 Choline PET Scan (Book Now)
FDG-PET Scan (Book Now)
Whole Body PET Scan (Book Now)
PSMA PET Scan For Prostate (Book Now)
Dopa Brain PET Scan (Book Now)
PET Viability Scan Cardiac (Book Now)
Cardiac PET Scan (Book Now)

Conclusion

A PET scan is an advanced diagnostic procedure to detect diseases like cancer, lung diseases or cardiovascular disorders. The procedure is almost safe but some people can feel mild side effects like headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, allergy etc. Patients can visit Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any type of PET CT scan and get heavy discounts on the test.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a PET Scan?

PET scan (positron emission tomography/ computed tomography scan) is a non-invasive radiological scan used to look for serious conditions like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases etc.

What are the side effects of PET scans?

Side effects of PET scans include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, allergy etc.

What are various PET scans available at Ganesh Diagnostic Centre Delhi?

Various PET CT scans like DOTA PET CT Scan, Brain PET Scan, F-18 Choline PET Scan, FDG-PET Scan, Whole Body PET Scan etc. are available at Ganesh Diagnostic Centre Delhi.