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No, CT imaging itself is painless. CT imaging merely requires that the patient remain still during the examination, which is very short, usually just a few minutes. CT imaging examinations that require the patient to receive intravenous contrast material (x-ray dye) may cause slight, temporary discomfort while the needle is placed.
