Does ct scan show inflammation

Question 1

Does ct scan of liver show liver disease or inflammation?

Answer

CT of the liver: Can show tumors, cirrhosis, bile duct problems, and overall size. Hepatitis (liver inflammation) can sometimes be suggested by the presence of fluid (... Read More

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Question 2

Does ibs cause inflammation of your colon? would it show if you had a ct scan

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IBS: Ibs is not due to inflammation and would not show up on a biopsy or ct scan. One theory is that it is due to hypersensitive nerves that control colon ... Read More

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Question 3

Will a cat scan show inflammation of the bladder ? i don't want a cystocopoy if not needed

Answer

Yes but: CT scanning uses Radiation and it is not as good as direct observation. On the otherside, Cystoscopy is invasive. Ultrasound is better than CT for l... Read More

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A CT may show: inflammation of the bladder wall, but if the CT is negative, it doesn't rule out bladder inflammation.

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Question 4

Can a cat scan show inflammation in the brain?

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Yes, : Ct scan or MRI without or with contrast will basically discover everything lurking in the brain.

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Question 5

Which test- cat scan or mri- is best at looking at sinuses? had severe sinus inflammation show up on both, but which test has the most detail?

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CT versus MRI: The simplest distinguishing factors between these tests is what shows up well. With CT, bone shows up in nice detail, whereas in most MRI protocols, ... Read More

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Question 6

Ct scan shows both large and small bowel is inflammed . what is this condition called?

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Colitis/enteritis: Colitis or enteritis is the term for inflammation of the bowel

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Question 7

Should i be concerned? ct scan shows spiculated nodular nodule left upper lobe measures 10 x 7 mm. could represent a small lung neoplasm but is surrounded by clustered micronodularity, raising the possibility for a focus of infection or inflamation?

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More information is required. A virtual consult with Health tap is available. Discuss a risk calculation based on your smoking and family history, as ... Read More

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Question 8

Throat tight,laying down is awful. normal swallowing hard, no gerd. eating is fine. cat scan show nothing. ent scope showed minor inflammation. ideas?

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Esophageal motility : Could be an esophageal motility disorder such as a nutcracker esophagus, or distal (diffuse) esophageal spasm to name a couple. This is diagnosed with... Read More

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Question 9

Had mild pancreatitis last wk, pain gone now but ct scan still showed inflammation around the pancreas, how long does it take the inflam to go away?

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Weeks: After an attack of pancreatitis the ct scan findings of inflammation can often last weeks after the pain is gone. No big deal. No need to keep checki... Read More

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Question 10

I had a ct scan yesterday and was told i have inflammation on the right side of brain and was given cefdinir to take my pain is getting worse?

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Consult your doctor: Something doesn't add up here. Ct usually does not help make a diagnosis of brain inflammation, even with contrast/dye. Brain inflammation is usually ... Read More

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Does ct scan show inflammation

Does ct scan of liver show liver disease or inflammation?

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Does ibs cause inflammation of your colon? would it show if you had a ct scan

Will a cat scan show inflammation of the bladder ? i don't want a cystocopoy if not needed

Can a cat scan show inflammation in the brain?

Which test- cat scan or mri- is best at looking at sinuses? had severe sinus inflammation show up on both, but which test has the most detail?

Ct scan shows both large and small bowel is inflammed . what is this condition called?

Should i be concerned? ct scan shows spiculated nodular nodule left upper lobe measures 10 x 7 mm. could represent a small lung neoplasm but is surrounded by clustered micronodularity, raising the possibility for a focus of infection or inflamation?

Throat tight,laying down is awful. normal swallowing hard, no gerd. eating is fine. cat scan show nothing. ent scope showed minor inflammation. ideas?

Had mild pancreatitis last wk, pain gone now but ct scan still showed inflammation around the pancreas, how long does it take the inflam to go away?

I had a ct scan yesterday and was told i have inflammation on the right side of brain and was given cefdinir to take my pain is getting worse?

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