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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
How It Feels
You will not feel pain during the test. The table you lie on may be hard and the room may be cool. It may be difficult to lie still during the test.
You may feel a quick sting or pinch when the IV is put in your arm. The tracer may make you feel warm and flushed. Some people feel sick to their stomach or have a headache. Tell your doctor how you are feeling.
You may feel nervous inside the PET scanner.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference July 28, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Howard Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology |
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