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Radioactive Iodine Ablation (RAI) can cause a feeling of hypERthyroidism within hours of administration. This is due to the increased iodine which fuels the thyroid, and is similar to throwing gasoline on a campfire. It may take weeks or months to begin to feel the results of the destruction of thyroid tissues and the subsequent lowering of thyroid hormones. If you are concerned about your specific situation, seek the advice of your qualified endocrinologist.
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How long does it take to get bone scan results?
It should usually take about 24 hours.
How long does it take to get bone scan results back?
It should usually take about 24 hours.
What is a nuclear scanning test that identifies new areas of bone growth?
bone density test
Bone Nuclear Medicine Scan of foot white spots shown?
I had a nuclear bone scan because of swelling and fracture of the foot. The swollen foot ( of 5 months) lite up like a Chrismas tree? What does this mean?
Can you have a pet scan and bone scan on same day?
Yes, but bone scan has to be completed first.
Does a bone scan show inflammation of the muscles?
No, a bone scan shows bone metabolism.
What is a bone scan?
i want to know what actually goes into a bone scan. A nuclear medicine bone scan images the physiology, or function of the bones in the body. An injection of the material your bones use to repair themselves if given to the patient. The only difference between the drug and the natural substance is tha we attach a radioactive atom to each of the drug molecules so that our cameras are able to image the drug as the body uses it. The idea of the scan is that any damage or abnormality of the bone will have an increase, or decrease in bone repair, therefore showing up lighter, or darker on the scan.
Which ones is not a nuclear medicine scan?
Gallium scan
Is a bone scan better than an MRI scan?
A bone scan, or x-ray is simply a different type of scan than an MRI. No kind of scan is better than another, it simply depends what the scan is trying to ascertain.
How long will you be radioactive after a nuclear medicine thyroid scan?
This should last at least 24hours
How do you determine the heath of a bone?
A bone scan can show if a bone is healthy or if it is losing strength and density by becoming porous.
What does it mean if bone scan results were a pattern of degenerative type changes clinical correlation suggested?
It means the doctor needs to compare the findings on the scan to the findings from his history and physical examination of the patient, to see if they are the same.
