U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Lebanon, Missouri
A 39-year-old female asked:

Can a ct of the abd/pelvis with iv contrast only no oral show a bowel blockage?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Kathy Robinson
Dr. Kathy Robinsonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Possibly: CT of the abdomen with IV contrast may show a bowel obstruction. If it does show up, that is good. If it does not show an obstruction and one is suspected oral contrast maybe needed.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
282 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 32-year-old female asked:
A recent non-contrast CT of the abdomen/pelvis said, "there is likely some retained oral contrast in the colon." i never had contrast. What is it?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 20-year-old female asked:
Will a pelvis/abdomen CT scan with contrast show an enlarged spleen as well? Thanks!
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 37-year-old female asked:
I've severe lower left back pain stool with undigested food had CT abdo pelvis with IV contrast shows normal bowels can it miss smthing serious plz?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 35-year-old male asked:
35 year old male. I have off and on narrow stools and are long. I had ct/w contrast and no mass or bowel blockage so am not sure what is causing this. Im currently suffering from high anxiety and stress so Im not sure if this is the possible cause?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 51-year-old male asked:
Can a CT w contrast of abdomin and pelvic cavity see small bowel intestine?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated Sep 4, 2018

Found in:

Bowel›Constipation

People also asked

Can a abdomen:pelvis ct definitely rule out a bowel blockage?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
What are different types of hernia in abdomen? Would a CT with oral contrast of abdomen/pelvic show a hernia? Any kind.
2 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in
CT SCAN ABD/PELVIS W/O CONTRAST:WHAT IT MEANS?BOWEL:ORAL CONTRAST IDENTIFIED IN SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL LOOPS.No intestinal abnormality,air or fluid.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I got CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast. The last time I got a CT scan last year they gave me oral and iv contrast but not oral contrast today. Will this impact anything since they used iv contrast but not oral?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Does non contrast abdomen pelvis CT show any problems with pancreas? Drank contrast but didn't have IV in arm?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.