A few people develop headaches , nausea , or vomiting after the dye is injected. The compression device may produce pressure. You may feel weak, nauseous, and lightheaded for a short time after the procedure. There is low radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image.
Most experts feel that the risk is low compared with the benefits.
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