Question 1

i'm a bit scared of getting a ct scan (abdomen). the whole iv and warm feeling, and side effects.. should i be?

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The IV: contrast is generally very well tolerated.  The warm or flush sensation is transient.  You can find more information at. http://www.radiologyinfo.org/mobile/en/safety/index.cfm?pg=sfty_contrast

Question 2

will ct scan abdomen pelvis show ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Possible,: Maybe, but an upper GI series with barium is better, and endoscopy is the best way to look for an ulcer.

Question 3

did ct scan abdomen & pelvic. said i have prominent gastric rugal folds possibly secondary to under-distention. what does that mean? please explain

Accepted Answer

It means: that this is most likely a NORMAL "folding" of your stomach WALL due to the fact that the "bag" which is your stomach is EMPTY!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 4

my grandad's ct scan (abdomen with contrast) results says renal cell carcinoma. should i be worried about this? :/

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When to Worry: Yes. Of course. He has cancer. It is normal to be concerned.

Question 5

he is in his early 50yrs, started having excruciating pain on the left side of the abdomen. ct scan and other tests done nothing abnormal detected. no known underlined issue. need help on what this could be?

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: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 6

been having feces that smell like burnt hair. the color is normal though. i've had this in the past but goes away over time. i recently had a ct scan of the abdomen and nothing abnormal was found.

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Stool smell: The odor of our stools is usually a reflection of our diet.  Occassionally, odor changes can be related to a variety of infections with bacteria or parasites.  Your doctor can easily assess for this by sending samples of your stool to a laboratory for testing.

Question 7

can pheochromocytomas sometimes be too small to see on ct scan of abdomen? how long would it take for them to grow big enough to be seen?

Accepted Answer

Imaging: CT scan limit for detection is at 1 cm. So yes, could be too small to detect on imaging. Your doc can detect it with other techniques, such as blood labs, urine testing. Okay to ask to see a specialist, endocrinologist for help with diagnosis. Be well.

Question 8

what is volumetric ct scan of abdomen? is that ok for better results for finding any abnormalities in the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A regular CT is fine: There is no particular advantage to what you are calling volumetric ct. A regular ct will pick up any abnormalities of concern. If it is ok, do not worry any further.

Question 9

can a ct scan of abdomen detect cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Yes it can, but not always, and not all kinds of cancer. There are many variables: whether or not IV contrast is used, whether or not oral contrast is used, the timing of the scan after contrast, etc. A radiologist can tailor the scan to look for certain tumors if they know what kind you are looking for.  But an obvious tumor is usually visible on most ct scans.

Question 10

what is ct scan of abdomen and pelvic with contrast?

Accepted Answer

X-ray of your belly: Ct, or computed tomography is a special was of taking x-rays that allows up to see the body in slices.  We use contrast, a type of x-ray dye, to better see blood vessels (iv contrast) and the GI tract (oral contrast).  The abdomen covers from the diaphragms through the kidneys, and the pelvis covers from the hip bones to your upper thighs.  They are done for mahy reasons, not just cancer staging.

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I'm a bit scared of getting a ct scan (abdomen). the whole iv and warm feeling, and side effects.. should i be?

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Will ct scan abdomen pelvis show ulcer?

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Did ct scan abdomen & pelvic. said i have prominent gastric rugal folds possibly secondary to under-distention. what does that mean? please explain

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My grandad's ct scan (abdomen with contrast) results says renal cell carcinoma. should i be worried about this? :/

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He is in his early 50yrs, started having excruciating pain on the left side of the abdomen. ct scan and other tests done nothing abnormal detected. no known underlined issue. need help on what this could be?

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Been having feces that smell like burnt hair. the color is normal though. i've had this in the past but goes away over time. i recently had a ct scan of the abdomen and nothing abnormal was found.

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Can pheochromocytomas sometimes be too small to see on ct scan of abdomen? how long would it take for them to grow big enough to be seen?

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What is volumetric ct scan of abdomen? is that ok for better results for finding any abnormalities in the abdomen?

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Can a ct scan of abdomen detect cancer?

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What is ct scan of abdomen and pelvic with contrast?

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