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Chest Ultrasound avoid ct scan
My doctor prescribes me to do ct scan to check why my back hurts,
Can I do cheat ultrasound to avoid ct scan is it works same?
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Hi. I understand your concern. Both are not same. Better to follow doctors instructions. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Depends upon what exactly ur doctor wants to know from CT scan chest,need details of ur symptoms how long and wat symptoms u have,as there are certain findings that cannot be assessed by ultrasound chest
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Needed detailed history. Do a online consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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12 yrs exp
Chennai
Needed detailed history do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ct is better than ultrasound. Pl follow the instructions of your doctor. He will be the best judge.
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Dr. Vybhav Vijendra
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7 yrs exp
Bangalore
CT and ultrasound chest are done for different purposes
Please follow your doctor's advice
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