Colonoscopy vs ct scan

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Avatar m tn Definitely go in for the colonoscopy- it saves lives! You'll feel a lot better than not knowing, ya know? Colonoscopy exams show much more detail than any other test for that area. It will give the best answer to whatever problem it may or may not be. Good luck to you!
Avatar m tn They said there was no exidence of a stone but I feel a very faint, dull pain on my left side. Is it possible the CT scan missed it? I think they made 5 passes... Any help or info would be great, thanks!
Avatar f tn Question #1 - After this CT, is a colonoscopy redundant, i.e. is the CT a more sensitive test than the colonoscopy or might a colonoscopy show problems that the CT would not? Question #2 - Given the location of the pain, would a colonoscopy even explore the area of his pain? Question #3 - Does this pain pattern suggest a diagnosis to anyone? Question #4 - Does anyone have any idea where to go from here?
Avatar m tn I have had 2 MRIs done for the lumbar spine and cervical spine, an x-ray of the hips and pelvis (ok), an x-ray of my abdomen (ok). Today I got the results from my abdominal/pelvis ct scan. Basically everything was fine excep he noted mild diverticular disease on the sigmoid colon (no diverticulitis). I have been having change in bowel movement shape (kind of flat), a little bit of constipation and at times diarreah. The doctor ordered a high fiber diet, no milk, no fatty foods.
Avatar f tn abdominal ultra sound, stool tested for parasites and CT Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis with contrast. The blood test shows slightly high level of WBC(10.9) and high levels of EOS (18) and EOS-absolute(2.0). Will ovarian cancer show up on a CT Scan OR should I now have a transvaginal ultrasound? Thanks for you help!
Avatar m tn I was referred for a colonoscopy and CT scan of my pelvis. The colonoscopy showed that I have 1 pre-cancerous tubulovillous adenoma and that was removed (everything else was normal. The CT scan showed that I have bilateral complex adnexal cysts. I am waiting to see a gynecologist. I am very symptomatic, I have low back and pelvis pain/pressure, urinary urgency (pregnancy test was negative) and am still having bowel troubles.
Avatar f tn she recommended a second ct to see if the colon had healed. she stated if it had we might not need a colonoscopy. the second ct scan revealed the following: "mid to distal descending colon is collasped and not fully distended. there is persistent mild thickening of the wall of the mid to distal descending colon, uncertain whether it is secondary to true colonic wall thickening versus secondary to incomplete distention. the pericolonic inflammatory changes noted on prior study has resolved.
Avatar f tn she recommended a second ct to see if the colon had healed. she stated if it had we might not need a colonoscopy. the second ct scan revealed the following: "mid to distal descending colon is collasped and not fully distended. there is persistent mild thickening of the wall of the mid to distal descending colon, uncertain whether it is secondary to true colonic wall thickening versus secondary to incomplete distention. the pericolonic inflammatory changes noted on prior study has resolved.
Avatar n tn I have fluid around my rectum diagnosed by sonogram in Jan 08 and by CT June 08. The fluid amount is greater on the CT. The CT was then followed by a CT-guided drainage of "pelvic" fluid, which after two attempts could not yield any fluid. I have had two bouts of terrific abdominal pain, one in April and one just before the CT, that lasted two days each. My internal med doctor felt that originally it might be kidney stones vs liver disease vs diverticulitis.
577395 tn?1277401364 Hi All, My mother 71 had colonoscopy today and doctor refered her for abdominal and pelvic CT scan. I wasn't there with her and she can't explain why the doctor did it. Any ideas? Does he suspect cancer? She suffers from hemoroids for a long time now. Had an operation about4 years ago to remove hemoroids. recently she had really bad inflamation. I'm scared that it is something serious this time. can you please answer??!!
974371 tn?1424653129 Now have an abdominal CT scan on Monday. What is that going to show? With this and the mouth and throat problems I have been having, x-rays, other CT scans, MRI's, I am getting concerned about all these x-rays and I still need my mammogram done. Add to this, I again have a burning pain in my back over the back of my ribs. My PCP sent me for a back x-ray that didn't show anything. Anyone ever had these problems? How about the abdominal CT?
Avatar n tn I'm having a colonoscopy on Monday but am just so dang nervous. I had a barium study done that was negative this week. I've been having some abdominal pain. I had a CT scan that shows mild inflammatory changes posterior to the cecum. There may be mild bowel wall thickening in this region. This is nonspecific and could indicate inflammatory process or neoplastic process. Recommend further evaluation. I'm freaked just to see that word and so full of anxiety.
1435327 tn?1283599786 I have had pelvic pain and cramping for 7 weeks. Ultrasound was clear but CT scan showed an 8.5cm dilation. Colonoscopy was unremarkable with 3 small polyps biopsied. Nothing to explain the dilation. Rectal monometry was normal. Bowel function has been normal. I am a 7 year breast cancer survivor. Pain is predominantly in lower right back. Sometimes severe. Any speculation on what could be going on? I'm a 53 year old post menopausal woman.
Avatar m tn I just had a CT scan of my brain because I was in a stupor because my sodium was to low, my ER doc said if my altered mental status didn't improve I need an MRI and a EEg. I believe MRI displays more detail vs. a CT, and an EEg displays more functioninng abnormalites vs CT/MRI that show structural abnormalites. They also have PET, SPECT, and fMRI which also display functioning., but not as common.
Avatar f tn Thanks for the reply - it actually hurst when I urinate - I was wondering if I may have endo on my bladder - I went to a urologist in Sept and the inside of my bladder was fine
Avatar n tn Due to a strong family history of colo-rectal cancers, I recently had a CT Scan done of the large bowel/colon, which showed a polyp in the rectal area. Upon colonoscopy to remove the polyp that was found during the CT Scan - the surgeon found another "submucosal thickening/polyp (?)" (that is how it is written on his report. Now he wants to talk to the radiologist who read the orginal CT Scan - and have him look again to see if this "submucosal thickening/polyp (?
Avatar n tn Thickening of the rectal wall, nonspecific in appearance. The possibility of proctitis must be considered. Direct examination may be appropriate. There is some free fluid in the pelvis Also, there is a low-density focus in the anterior aspect of the right kidney likely representing a small cyst and small low -density lesions in the left kidney, likely representing cysts. There is no retroperitoneal adenopathy. The GI tract appears normal.
Avatar f tn about 5 or 6 years ago I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis I ended up losing my insurance thus losing access to a Gi doctor. Years later as most of us have been forced to sign up for insurance I have reluctantly had to sign up for Obamacare. I went in and saw a GI doctor.had a colonoscopy there was lots of information but he suspects I may have Crohn's. He needs to do a CT scan of my abdomen my insurance is refusing to allow it they are saying its not medically necessary.
429949 tn?1224691579 I did get a copy of the CT scan later on, and it said no abnormalties. The MRI was done five months later that showed the scattered white matter lesions. I was wondering why the CT that was taken on the fifth day after the attack didn't show anything. I know that it will not show all that an MRI would show, but with that many abnormalties it seems that something would have shown up on the CT. I was right in the first week after the onset of symptoms when I had it.
Avatar f tn I went and saw my family doctor about my migraines and he decided to refer me to a neurologist and asked that I get a CT scan. While waiting for the neurologist to get to me, now the nurse calls me and say that I need a MRI before going to see the neurologist. There was no mention of the MRI prior to this phone call and I wanted to make sure that this is necessary. I don't have money to waste! ;) Doesn't a MRI and CT scan basically do the same thing?