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Which test among CT scan with contrast and MRI plain brain should we prefer.Can ct scan with contrast can detect serious medical conditions such as tumor or cancer or should we ask Dr for plane brain MRI?

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If you are trying to detect tumor or cancer. Both ct and MRI have to be done with contrast unless otherwise. ...  Read More

CT scan brain plain without contras. I am Breastfeeding mom for 8 months old. Does it affect me and my baby

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No don’t worry ...  Read More

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My mother age 75 us diagnosed with vertigo. The doctor prescribed for ct contrast brain. Today morning she was completely fine but after ct contrast, she's feeling giddiness. Is it because of the test. I am not able to contact her doctor because he's out of station

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Most likely due to the contrast given.hooefully it has settled by now. ...  Read More

I was prescribed to do ct contrast ( oral, iv ,anal) abdomen because I was suffering from ibs. The result came normal predominantly. If I had any major abnormalities in my colon, will this test show?

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Yes ...  Read More

I am having symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia. My neurologist has advised me brain MRI with Contrast. However, i am having a metal dental implant in one of my teeth. Will CT Scan of brain will work in this condition or i will have to remove that dental implant and go for MRI only?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Can CT head with contrast detect brain tumour? My father had it 3 month ago which was fine... he had some symptoms that time which got fine on its own.. now again he has the same symptoms- head pressure and limb weakness He also has pacemaker since 5 years so he can't have MRI!!! Can u plz tell if CT with contrast can show tumour that time? Our doc

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Yes, CT with contrast can detect the brain lesions.. But limb weakness can be due to other causes also not only tumour.. If u have doubt u can repeat it.. Thank u ...  Read More

Done mri brain without contrast for all day long dizziness. It found nothing. Some said brain tumor or lesion best detected in mri with contrast. Can i go for that ? Can mri without contrast miss possible lesion?

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No need if plain mri was noal ...  Read More

I have done a CT scan brain in which it suggested to do a MRI brain because as some small hyperdense foci has been found in the right side of the brain... I just want to know whether I have to do plain MRI or contrast MRI or any particular MRI for this... Also want to confirm that per my CT scan report Am I need to worry...I am really really tensed

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To know about the lesion in details a contrast MRI is needed. Follow up with your MRI for further discussion. ...  Read More

MR of brain with contrast to be done for my wife. She has stress related issue. Please suggest top diagnostic centre in kolkata.

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Nothing can be diagnosed by these reports which is stress related. Consult a mental health professional give full detailed history which in enough for diagnosis Consult with me or any psychologist fo ...  Read More

I had ct scan of stomach with contrast. Report is normal . Is it a risk for cancer. How much radiation in this test .

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Don’t worry , you are not at high risk of cancer because of the radiation from that single CT scan . Cancer risk from radiation is not having a particular cut-off for avoiding risk of cancer , the m ...  Read More

Stomach ulcer and infection for 2 weeks. Taking medicines prescribed by a gastroenterologist for 2 weeks, but abdominal pain did not improve. Gastroenterologist advised CT scan of the abdomen. During CT scan, contrast injection was given. About 1 day after the contrast injection, severe rashes developed all over the body. Rashes have continued for

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If there is no blistering and only rash then it could be due to iv contrast some person are allergic to it and causes rashes all over body. Look for signs like wheezing or swelling of face and lips. I ...  Read More

This CT brain scan belongs to my family member who is currently admitted to the hospital. I am not present there and do not have much information about the case. Could you please review the attached CT image and explain if there are any significant findings?

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So this scan shows brain haemorrhage Patients condition will define further treatment May need surgery May need ventilator support for long Will stay in hospital for long ...  Read More

I found an old BRAIN CT SCAN of mine, but unable to figure out what it said! Can anyone help me with this?

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Normal ...  Read More

Recently my father had accident and observed some external head injuries , today I taken for CT BRAIN scan and we got provisional report of scan

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Patient has traumatic brain bleeds and skull fracture. ...  Read More

Cect abdomen with contrast or ct abdomen which ct detect ibd .plz reply. Is both same or different..

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Good for MRI and colonoscopy ...  Read More

Cect abdomen with contrast or ct abdomen which ct detect ibd .plz reply. Is both same or different..

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Both are different, Go for CECT abdomen ...  Read More

Myself, pritam Biswas was prescribed colonoscopy under IV sedation and ct enterography and hrct throax for ibd diagnosis by gastroenterologist. Colonoscopy was done by injecting iv sedation and at night i felt severe headache and fever and the next day while technician did the ct enterography by oral contrast and injecting intravenous contrast, af

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

My doctor has asked me to do CT SCAN UROGRAPHY with Contrast including S. Creatinine. Do I need to tell this to radiologist when making a booking or just CT SCAN UROGRAPHY WITH CONTRAST is enough to be said?

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Consult For discussion ...  Read More

Patient is having loose motion since last 20+ days and is having extreme headache around right eye and right side head since last 3 days. This CT scan was done couple of days back. Please check and explain if any issue.

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You need to do urgent MRI brain venography contrast Then pt will need further treatment ...  Read More

Hello dr. I have some swallowing difficulty,can ct scan of easophagus without contrast detect any abnormality...plz help

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First endoscopy If neg proceed with Oesophageal manometry ...  Read More

Hi can u plz tell the radiation dose of cect abdomen with contrast and with out contrast and ct pulmonary angiography. Is it safe .ct report normal.

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Connect ...  Read More

Hi everyone, I’ve been advised to undergo CT Urography both with and without contrast, but I’m concerned about radiation exposure. Since I mostly suspect it’s kidney stones, I’m wondering if there’s a way to reduce the radiation. Would it be possible to first have the non-contrast CT done, then consult with my doctor t

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Go ahead dont worry ...  Read More

Does one contrast neck ct cause cancer?? I have read that some people got blood cancer after one CT... How much time it got to develop cancer after CT

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One Contrast CT of neck does not cause cancer. Repeated and unnecessary CT exposures should be avoided ...  Read More

Hi everyone, I’ve attached a note from my doctor (see image). I was recommended a CT urography if creatinine <1.4, and a CT KUB (plain) if creatinine is higher. My concern is — CT scans expose you to radiation, and I already have lung issues breathing problem and have undergone multiple CT scans in the past. I’ll probably need

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Ct scan is the best modality for stone disease so would recommend a low dose ct Mri is better for tissue lesions the imaging modality depends on your problem ...  Read More

I want to know on the attached report if there are any abnormalities in the CT scan IV contrast image in small intestine through any radiologist.. my CT scan report given as normal. But I am finding one white spot in small intestine..is it normal.?

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That's just one slice out of multiple slices...impossible to comment... The CT scan is all about Black and White...and if the radiologist thinks that white is normal then you've to trust your doctor. ...  Read More

Can NCCT Brain and fondus Eye examination miss something Malignant like Glioblastoma ?

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No ...  Read More

I will be going for CT scan for abdomen and pelvis. I did my kidney function test which is normal. I am taking montelukast since many years for my allergy cold. Do i need to worry about the contrast. Does it cause many side effects. I am genuinely scared of getting the contrast due to the experiences i have read online

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Connect immediately ...  Read More

Is there any side effect associated with contrast given during CT scan. What shoud i prepare for before going for a CT scan

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Yes there can be, they will check you kidney function test before giving you contrast. If you have any doubts you can take an instant consultation ...  Read More

Please check the ct brain and tell if it is a normal report or not . Right side brain head ache complaint and tremors.

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Normal ...  Read More

Hello dr Dr recommend me to do MRI with contrast So my question is if I go for contrast it's effect my kidney in long term or not Right now my creatine vale is normal Thank you

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Won't affect kidneys ...  Read More

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