Question 1

i'm having a ct scan done of my abdomen and pelvis done this week to see if a hernia has come back, why do i need to drink two bottles of contrast ?

Accepted Answer

2 See Ur Intestine: A ct of the abdomen can be very helpful for diagnosing recurrent hernias. An important part of the study is to look at the intestine relative to the hernia. Contrast in the intestine makes the interpretation of these films much easier.

Question 2

ct scan of pelvis- l5/s1 degenerative disc disease with loss of disc height, vacuum phenomena, endplate sclerosis and anterior bridging osteophytes. i have tremendous back pain, time to see a back specialist?

Accepted Answer

: Start with your primary care provided. The radiology findings may or may not be related to your back pain. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you.
Regular aerobic exercise will help by improving strength and flexibility of your muscles. Any exercise for 30 minutes will do that makes you sweat.
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Question 3

is there anything that can cause a ct scan not to be able to see my pelvic organs?

Accepted Answer

CT scans: Ct scans can be very insensitive in evaulating pelvic organs due to the crowded nature of the pelvis, as well as the surrounding bones (the pelvis itself).  Mri and ultrasound are better at characterizing the pelvic organs.

Question 4

if dr orders a ct scan of abd/pelvic w/contrast an without, i can see it being done with contrast but what's the purpose of having it also without?

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Several reasons: Most of the time, IV contrast is all you need for ct a/p.  In some cases, it may be necessary to do both (and sometimes delayed images, too) to fully characterize something (e.g., some adrenal nodules,  certain kidney or liver problems).  There is added radiation each time you scan, so it is worth asking whether it is necessary for your problem.  That said, it is common to do multiple phases.

Question 5

do you need a pelvic ct scan to see intestines?

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Abdomen AND pelvis.: The large and small bowel are seen in both the abdomen and pelvis. So to fully evaluate the GI tract, you need both.

Question 6

can a abdominal/pelvis ct see my ribs?

Accepted Answer

: Only the lower ribs.

Question 7

can an abdomininal and pelvic ct scan see an 11 week old fetus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However, CT imaging is not appropriate for a woman who may be pregnant unless in emergency circumstances, usually trauma. The radiation from a CT can be harmful to a fetus. Most centers require a pregnancy test to be negative before they will allow a CT. If you are pregnant and you have had a CT, you should discuss this exposure with your OB doctor.

Question 8

i had ct scan of pelvis. dont understand why they didn't see anything?

Accepted Answer

Normal scan perhaps?: A ct scan is an x-ray study that is developed by a computer.  There will always be findings.  At the very least, they will see all the normal structures of the pelvis.  The comment that "they didn't see anything" sounds more like there were no abnormal findings.

Question 9

i have been having all the symptoms of pancreatitis but ct and pelvic both came back clear. could i still have it? doc ordered endoscope

Accepted Answer

Possible: Pancreatitis is a clinical diagnosis, which usually consists of a characteristic abdominal pain in the upper abdomen, radiated straight to your back. Blood test usually are abnormal (lipase and amylase), and ct scan may or may not show inflammation. Endoscopy may be done to determine if you have a gastric ulcer causing the pain, which usually is in the same location as the pancreas pain.

Question 10

i went to the doctor today and they done a ct scan to check to see if it was my appendix dr said there was fluid in my pelvic area is this dangerous ?

Accepted Answer

Not really: In young women it is common to have a small amount of free fluid in the pelvis. As long as the appendix was normal, there should be no issues.

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I'm having a ct scan done of my abdomen and pelvis done this week to see if a hernia has come back, why do i need to drink two bottles of contrast ?

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Ct scan of pelvis- l5/s1 degenerative disc disease with loss of disc height, vacuum phenomena, endplate sclerosis and anterior bridging osteophytes. i have tremendous back pain, time to see a back specialist?

A member asked:

Is there anything that can cause a ct scan not to be able to see my pelvic organs?

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If dr orders a ct scan of abd/pelvic w/contrast an without, i can see it being done with contrast but what's the purpose of having it also without?

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Do you need a pelvic ct scan to see intestines?

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Can a abdominal/pelvis ct see my ribs?

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Can an abdomininal and pelvic ct scan see an 11 week old fetus?

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I had ct scan of pelvis. dont understand why they didn't see anything?

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I have been having all the symptoms of pancreatitis but ct and pelvic both came back clear. could i still have it? doc ordered endoscope

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I went to the doctor today and they done a ct scan to check to see if it was my appendix dr said there was fluid in my pelvic area is this dangerous ?

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