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Blind track in mri

FINDINGS: There is linear T1 hypointense, T2/ STIR hyperintense trans- sphincteric sinus tract measuring 58 mm in length and ~ 4.7 mm in width with internal opening - likely at 11-1 o' clock position. my surgeon advised me for oflox tab for 12 days and now he said take sitz bath only for next 15 days and review after that is this good approach? Associated T2 / STIR hyperintense collection is seen measuring 18.8 mm x 7.5 mm showing diffusion restriction on DWI / ADC mapping. The tract is extending anteriorly with suspicious external opening into the perineum / root of scrotum. Prostate and seminal vesicles show normal shape, size and signal intensity. Urinary Bladder is partially distended and normal. The visualized ileal loops and rectum is normal. No evidence of any ascites or pelvic lymphadenopathy seen. Hip joints and bones of pelvis are normal. IMPRESSION: • Trans-sphincteric fistulous tract with associated abscess as described (Grade 4 according to St. James Classification).

1 report 3 issues?

The report sounds scary, plz help us understand if it includes 3 serious issues? Does it mean there are 3 issues at the same time- stones, cyst and something wrong with cervix also?

Colonoscopy

I want to have repeat colonoscopy,my last scopy b4 5 years normal,but i have white coat hypertension b.p rises in hospital,though i take amlodac 5 home B.P is controll,can i do colonoscopy?mentally i am very disturb if anyone can tell me how they doctor can perform scopy if B.P is high to due to anxiety

Low B12 & Folate level

B12/folate level Serum vitamin B12 226 ng/L Serum folate 2.0 ug/L I have already take folic acid 5mg per day for 50days and for B12 do I need to take shot or go for oral intake. If oral what is the B12 capsule need to be taken ?

Capsule colonoscopy

Is capsule colonoscopy a good option if need only for screening ,i am scared of normal colonoscopy,god forbid if found anything can do normal scopy aswell Plz advice

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