Pros And Cons Of CAT Scan

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CAT scans are used by doctors daily. However there are some differences such as CAT scans uses radiation meanwhile MRI doesn’t. Another difference is that MRI is a closed tube meanwhile CAT scan isn’t closed and has lots of space. Both MRI and CAT scans have pros and cons. A CAT scan is an x-ray image made by using radiation and MRI is the use of magnetic field and radio waves to create images of our body. One pro for CAT scans is that it detects diseases before it gets worst however there is also a negative side effect such as high radiation exposure. Additionally, MRIs also have a pro, for example it provides a better detailed image than CAT scans but you have to be still during the scan. Furthermore one pro for CAT scan is it detects, “signs of inflammation,
For example if you have lung disease then CAT scan will detect the disease therefore the doctor will give you medication so you can get better. Additionally, CAT scan only takes less than 10 minutes which saves you time resulting in more personal time. Subsequently, in emergency rooms CAT scans are really helpful because they are quick. The procedure of CAT scan is comfortable and easy. Overall, CAT scans can stop diseases before they expand and kill you, saves time and is enjoyable. However, there are negative side effects to CAT scans such as cancer. For example in the article “CAT scan” by Kidshealth it indicates “In general, CAT scans are very safe, although more radiation is required than in a regular X-ray.”