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A 11 year girl with severe chest pains doctors have done endoscopy barium swallow xray and cat scan NOTHING showed up help?
Lyme disease? Fibromyalgia?
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.)
Would an abdominal CT scan detect an ulcer?
No, you cannot see an ulcer on a ct scan.
What is the difference between a body cat scan and a general cat scan?
They are just as they say. An abdominal cat scan is just of that area and a pelvic cat scan is just of that area. Usually if an abdominal cat scan is ordered a pelvis is included so as to cover all things in both areas but if a pelvic cat scan is ordered it usually does not include the abdomen.
How can I scan without printing a document?
can i scan document s in to a file without printing
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).
Is there another test if you cannot swallow barium?
Yes, an alternative test to a barium swallow is an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) which involves a thin tube with a camera being passed through the mouth to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Another option is a CT scan or MRI of the chest and upper abdomen to evaluate the swallowing function.
What is barium x-ray?
scanning with barium is knownas barium cat scan
A 11 year girl with severe chest pains doctors have done endoscopy barium swallow xray and cat scan NOTHING showed up help?
Lyme disease? Fibromyalgia?
Can you eat or drink before taking barium sulfate suspension for an abdominal cat scan and if so how long before?
Yes, you can eat or drink before taking barium sulfate suspension for an abdominal CT scan, but it is generally recommended to avoid food and drink for at least 4 to 6 hours before the procedure. This helps ensure clearer images and minimizes the risk of complications. However, you should follow the specific instructions provided by your healthcare provider, as guidelines may vary.
Is Barium Sulfate Suspension suppose to clean out your bowels?
Barium sulfate suspension is not meant to clean out your bowels; it is used as a contrast agent in imaging tests like a barium swallow or barium enema to help visualize the intestines. It coats the lining of the gastrointestinal tract to highlight any abnormalities on X-rays or scans.
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
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.)
Would an abdominal CT scan detect an ulcer?
No, you cannot see an ulcer on a ct scan.
Can a peptic ulcer be seen on CT scan?
The answer is "sometimes". The gold standard for diagnosis of peptic ulcers is endoscopy, specifically esophagogastroduodenoscopy (which views the esophagus, stomach, and duodenal portion of the small intestine).
What does a normal abdominal ultrasound indicate?
As a diagnostic imaging technique, a normal abdominal ultrasound is one that indicates the absence of the suspected condition that prompted the scan
What characteristics does a successful abdominal ultrasound have?
As a diagnostic imaging technique, a normal abdominal ultrasound is one that indicates the absence of the suspected condition that prompted the scan.
