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I have IBS and lot dizziness anxiety heart racing low bp legs hand shaking a lot cannot stand anywhere I have pain in right lower abdomen point pain which doesn't show in usg scan can I take CT scan will it show in it ? From 6 yrs I have pain is it intestinal swelling ? My stools not firmed sausage type it's mushy sometimes firmed when firmed I will b healthy when such stools pass mushy edges unformed I become thin weak lose weight dizziness shaking of body takes place .. I want to know ct scan is needed will dr tell me to take ct scan is it dangerous because of radiation.?
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If symptoms persist than consult on procto
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You should not assume your treatment.. kindly consult… give proper history and then go for test your doctor advises you
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Consult a gastroenterologist
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A CT abdomen can detect conditions that may not be visible on ultrasound, but IBS itself usually does not require CT.
Since you mention persistent right-lower abdominal pain along with weight loss and weakness, these are reasons for an in-person evaluation rather than assuming it is IBS.
Your doctor may decide on blood tests and further imaging based on examination and symptoms. CT involves radiation, but when medically indicated, its benefits generally outweigh the small radiation risk.
You may consult me on Practo to assess your symptoms and decide whether CT or other investigations are actually required.
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Please take consultation detailed history , examination is required to diagnose IBS .
And after full evaluation the doctor will decide what test to conduct, CT abdomen, colonoscopy or other blood test .
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Please book an appointment and take consultation on Practo
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Ct abdomen advisable.
After that consult superspecialist like gastroenterologist.
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Do consult
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I need a little more information about your symptoms to guide you properly. You can connect with me on Practo for a detailed consultation, and we can discuss your case properly
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Yes,there is risk ,but not in all people.longer exposure of radiation causes harm.
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You can see a gastroenterologist and do colonoscopy. Or Usg abdomen
CT abdomen can also be done if suggested by the doctor
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Need a proper evaluation rather than assuming it is IBS.
Please consult me with your previous reports so we can assess whether CT or other investigations are actually needed and guide you appropriately.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
Need some more history from your side
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
C.t. scan will be useful. Amt of radiation is negligible. Please consult a gastroenterologist physically for clinical evaluation.
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Dr. ATLANTA BORAH
Internal Medicine
7 yrs exp
Dibrugarh
Hi, IBS and anxiety more often than not go hand in hand. In your case, I think you might go ahead with a CECT Abdomen, just to rule out some organic causes. If it is truly IBS, CECT will likely not show anything abnormal. But it could also be IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) which is a more serious condition than IBS.
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I would suggest:
1. Blood Investigations: CBC, ESR, CRP, Anti-tTG IgA antibody, LFT, TFT, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D
2. Stool examination: Stool Routine Microscopic Examination, Fecal Calprotectin, Stool Occult blood
3. A colonoscopy subsequently
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But even more than all these, I would suggest visiting a Gastroenterologist in person rather than online consultations. As nothing can compete with a first hand clinical examination.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Mr. Ashish
General Physician
1 yrs exp
New Delhi
Your symptoms may be related to IBS, but persistent right-lower abdominal pain with weight loss and weakness should not be attributed to IBS alone. You need a proper clinical examination and basic investigations to rule out other causes.
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Please consult a physician/gastroenterologist. CBC, CRP/ESR, LFT, renal function, stool examination and other tests can be planned based on examination. CT abdomen/pelvis may be advised if clinically indicated; it can detect causes that ultrasound may miss
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CT does involve radiation, so it should not be done unnecessarily, but when medically indicated its benefit generally outweighs the risk. If pain becomes severe, or there is fever, vomiting, blood in stool, abdominal swelling or further unexplained weight loss, seek medical attention promptly
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Dr. Reesha Varshney
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Bareilly
Connect with me for consultation for better understanding, I want to know about some things
Or visit some good MD (gastroenterologist)
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