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Should kidney's be flushed after barium cat scan?
If all you had was barium, then the kidneys have nothing to do with it. Barium is for visualizing the GI tract (stomach/small bowel/large bowel.)
Does a PET scan have a negative effect on a kidney?
A PET scan can have a negative effect on a kidney. If dye is used, this can cause a problem for some people. It is also good for detecting illness, though.
Why would my doctor order a cat scan for a possible kidney problems?
To check for any number of kidney related problems. Some common things seen on a CT scan of the kidneys: * Kidney stone(s) * Hydronephrosis (Enlargement of the kidney due to a blockage usually) * Renal Cysts
Will cat scan show kidney stones with or without contrast?
Without. I had a cat scan this morning for that very reason and no contrast was needed.
my husband had a colon test,and they found a tumor a piece was sent for testing, now he will be having a ct scan, should we be worried?
what is my answer?
Should kidney's be flushed after barium cat scan?
If all you had was barium, then the kidneys have nothing to do with it. Barium is for visualizing the GI tract (stomach/small bowel/large bowel.)
What is barium x-ray?
scanning with barium is knownas barium cat scan
What is hyderated kidney?
had a ultrasound scan i was told i had hyderated kidney
If you use barium for a cat scan will your stool be white?
Yes, it will be white for couple of days until all barium is not out of your body
What test is used to diagnosis kidney ailment?
MRI Scan and CAT Scan.
What is hyderation?
had a ultrasound scan i was told i had hyderated kidney
Is it safe to take a regular X-ray while there is still barium contrast in the body from a previous cat scan?
Yes. In fact, barium is often put into the body before regular x-rays to outlinet the gut (in the case of barium meal, barium follow-through and barium swallow).
Does a PET scan have a negative effect on a kidney?
A PET scan can have a negative effect on a kidney. If dye is used, this can cause a problem for some people. It is also good for detecting illness, though.
Why would my doctor order a cat scan for a possible kidney problems?
To check for any number of kidney related problems. Some common things seen on a CT scan of the kidneys: * Kidney stone(s) * Hydronephrosis (Enlargement of the kidney due to a blockage usually) * Renal Cysts
What characteristics does a normal kidney nuclear medicine scan have?
The test reveals normal kidney function for age and medical situation.
I had an ultrasound done the results were vague. CT scan suggested. DX Partially full kidney. What is meant by having a partially full kidney?
The kidney is halfway full.
Will cat scan show kidney stones with or without contrast?
Without. I had a cat scan this morning for that very reason and no contrast was needed.
