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My ct scan said i had trace of free fluid in pelvis secondary to aggressive rehydration. what does that mean?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It likely means: nothing significant. If you were treated with agressive fluid replacement, some of the fluid could "leak" into other body spaces due to hydrostatic and osmotic gradients.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

My ct scan said i had trace of free fluid in pelvis secondary to aggressive rehydration. what does that mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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