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My doctor wants me to have a CT scan. What is the procedure like?
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The procedure for a CT scan is relatively simple and painless. You will be asked to lie on a table while a technician moves an X-ray machine around your body. The machine takes pictures of the inside of your body, which are then sent to a computer that produces cross-sectional images of your organs and tissues. These images are viewed by your doctor, who can use them to diagnose any medical conditions or illnesses.