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Hi, I got pain while urination and after that got sudden pain in stomach and I did the test of my urine. There's a UTI in my urine report. I have reached to hospital and they said to do the test-CT whole abdomen but they didn't specify that whether it's NCCT whole abdomen or CECT whole abdomen. Can you please help me in deciding that whether it's Ncct whole abdomen or CECT whole abdomen ?
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Hi, since you have urinary symptoms and pain, the choice of CT (NCCT vs. CECT) depends on what the treating doctor is suspecting.
NCCT (non-contrast CT) KUB/abdomen is usually done if kidney/ureteric stones are suspected.
CECT (contrast CT) whole abdomen is done if infection, abscess, structural problem, or other abdominal causes are suspected.
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Since you already have a UTI and stomach pain, the decision depends on the doctor’s clinical suspicion. Please confirm directly with your treating doctor/radiologist before proceeding, as they can guide which scan will give the best information in your case.
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Hello,
If your urine test has already confirmed UTI, the next step is usually to check if there are any stones, obstruction, or complications.
ð CT abdomen type:
NCCT (Non-contrast CT) whole abdomen is usually done if the main suspicion is urinary stones.
CECT (Contrast-enhanced CT) is preferred when doctors want to look for infection spread, abscess, masses, or other abdominal pathology.
Since your doctor advised "CT whole abdomen" without specifying, it is best to clarify with them what exactly they want to rule out (stone vs. infection complications).
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For a simple UTI, CT is not always needed.
If you had sudden pain in abdomen + pain while urination, NCCT is more commonly asked first (to rule out stone).
If they suspect something more than stone (complicated infection, abscess, tumor), then CECT is advised.
Please share your urine report and symptoms in detail â I can guide you better.
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Based on the history you say, it's UTI and you have been given tablets for that. They might suspect that infection spread above since you have abdominal pain. I don't recommend CT all of the sudden in this case. You can proceed with USG abdomen and review with your doctor or through online consultation.
Then it would be better to follow up and treat accordingly. As of now follow the medications your doctor has prescribed and consume more water. Follow proper hygiene techniques.
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Follow up consultation with your treating doctor is advisable
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Before that urine culture n sensitivity.
It's ncct usually.
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They might have asked you to check if there is any swelling (hydronephrosis) in your kidney or kidney sronws that may be causing it .
We start with a USG KUB first and move ahead from there.
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Hi
Could please give more details on this
How long have you been experiencing this pain while urinating?
Have you checked the urine culture?
Also have they suggested an ultrasound?
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Kindly get a tele-consultation on practo app for detailed evaluation. I would need more details.
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
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Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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