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Contrast test required, creatine is 1.6
I have diabetes . I am 59 years old. I have a slightly elevated creatinine level of 1.6, and I would like to check if it is safe for me to undergo a chest contrast test? As I had done CT scan and some white patch is shown in chest and Diagnostic center suggest me to go for contrast so, are there any precautions that I should take? Alternatively, based on my specific condition, what would be the safest and most effective way to proceed with imaging? Are there any non-contrast imaging alternatives that could provide similar information for my diagnosis?
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Hi consult nephrologist before going for contrast CT. KINDLY POST CT REPORT .
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there are non contrast ct too, hrct too..but if contrast is indicated then i'd suggest to use meds and fluids to decrease creat first and then go for cect
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Creatinine is higher side so contrast should not given
Kindly do HRCT THORAX WITHOUT CONTRAST
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Kakinada
Consult a pulmonologist with CT report
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your
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Dr. Korat Satish
Pulmonologist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
consult nephrologist
can do hrct if neccessary
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
It is not advisable to undergo contrast CT scan .better you consult a nephrologist if it's very important.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is better to avoid contrast in view of raised serum creatinine. Hrct is ok.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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