can stool in the colon obstruct the view or impact the results of a ct scan of the abdomen /pelvis?

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I had a CT scan done for pain in my lower abdomen, the results show that I have a collapsed sigmoid colon. What does this mean and what can be done ?

Answer 1

Not usually.: Depends upon what one is looking for. The ordering physician and radiologist collaborate to use the proper protocol to get the images they need. Sometimes this requires drinking contrast and/or having contrast injected.

Answer 2

No: Colonic feces should not negatively impact the diagnostic accuracy of a ct abd/pelvis.

Answer 3

Vagina: An orgasm is a physiologic response to effectively applied stimulation. It does not really involve the ovaries or uterus.

Answer 4

Ovaries: It may decrease your drive for sex because ovaries produce testosteron, the hormone involved in sexual drive. But if you are already able to have orgasm, you should maintain this ability.

Answer 5

Yes: If hormones are optimized throughout the body & vaginal estrogen is used, this should not be a problem. I have, however, had women whose orgasmic trigger was stimulation of the cervix & have trouble after hysterectomy. I usually ask this question, & leave the cervix during hysterectomy if this is an important part of a woman's orgasmic response.

Answer 6

Could be serious: Back pain with bowel or bladder dysfunction (i.e. Incontinence) could indicate a serious nerve impingement or compression of the nerves that leave the spinal column, or of the spinal column itself. This could be a serious condition and should be checked by your physician immediately.

Answer 7

See below: Bowel or bladder dysfunction is what we consider a red flag, meaning there is the potential for a serious problem in the spine. It can mean compression of the lower spinal cord or multiple nerves in the lumbar spine. It can be seen with very large disc herniations as well as some other conditions that can cause nerve compression. If you have these symptoms, you should see your doctor right away

Answer 8

Various: My study of 20 young skateboarders with ibs & sacroiliac (sij) disorder found in all. Pelvic ligament laxity was diagnosed by occupational disabilities guidelines criteria. My theory is that sij subluxation irritates pelvic parasympathetics, stimulating both bladder and colon muscle stimulation. See complete discussion on my chronic pain board at quora.Com.

Answer 9

Physical therapy: Working with a physical therapist to increase range of motion, strength and improve gait is generally recommended. Patients usually start with a walker and progress to a cane or no assistance with time. Early weight bearing is encouraged in most cases.

Answer 10

Depends: This depends on many factors including the pre/postoperatve health of the patient, the type of fracture, and the type of fixation. Often healthy patients with stable fixation can go home with outpatient pt a few days a week. More deconditioned patients or those with more difficult fractures may even require inpatient rehab for a while.

Answer 11

Maybe: An abdominal ultrasound is an excellent way to detect an abdominal aortic aneurysm but the person doing ultrasound has to look at the aorta. If the sonographer only looks at the gallbladder, they will not see the aortic aneurysm.

Answer 12

No: Unless the ultrasound operator does not aim the probe towards the aorta, an abdominal aortic aneurysm will not be seen on a strictly gallbladder ultrasound study. You need to obtain an abdominal aortic ultrasound study.

Answer 13

Find AAA: Absolutely. The gall bladder isn't the only thing seen during that examination. The aorta should be identifiable unless the person is very gassy which can interfere with the sound wave providing deeper images.

Answer 14

Yes: Before any implant surgery, all evidence of infection should be cleared. A mild prostatitis without fevers or bacteria in the urine should clear with antibiotics and not delay surgery. A raging infection with fevers, bacteria in the urine and blood must be treated with major antibiotics to prevent seeding of the new joint.

Answer 15

Yes: Before elective surgery like knee replacement, all infections should be treated to prevent infection of the new implant.

Answer 16

Maybe: If the infection has been treated with antibiotics and is resolving you are probably okay. If not, the surgery should be postponed until the condition has been treated. More importantly, you should be evaluated for the cause of the infection and treated appropriately by a urologist.

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