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Arfa Khan, MD
- New Hyde Park, NY
- Government Medical College, Jammu & Kashmir
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What is the best imaging for kidney stones?
The best fit for imaging the kidney stones is CT scan of the abdomen without intravenous contrast.
Can a CT scan show a kidney infection?
Yes the CT scan can show signs of infection of the kidneys.
No bowel movement for 2 months?
This is a very unusual finding and may be due to obstruction of the bowel distally.l You should consult a Gastroenterologist who is a specialist for stomach, small and large bowls. READ MORE
This is a very unusual finding and may be due to obstruction of the bowel distally.l You should consult a Gastroenterologist who is a specialist for stomach, small and large bowls. He or she may recommend tests for further evaluation.
Which kidney stones show up on a x-ray?
Depends on the size of the stone. Tiny stones are usually not visible on the plane X-rays of the abdomen, however,they are visible on the CT can of the abdomen without intravenous READ MORE
Depends on the size of the stone. Tiny stones are usually not visible on the plane X-rays of the abdomen, however,they are visible on the CT can of the abdomen without intravenous contrast as the contrast may obscure them.
Does radiotherapy make you urinate more?
The answer is no. Unless if you getting radiotherapy to the urinary bladder it may increase the frequency of urination.
Are there any health risks with having an MRI?
There are no health risks in getting an MR
Can an MRI angiography show blocked blood vessels?
Yes. MRI angiography will show a blocked vessel and its cause..
What do I need to know before getting a CT scan?
Not really.
What can I do to make my son comfortable with this CT scan?
CT scan of head is not in a confined space like MRI. The Scan time is less than 20 seconds with most of the newer higher speed CT scanners. Your son does not have to feel nervous. READ MORE
CT scan of head is not in a confined space like MRI. The Scan time is less than 20 seconds with most of the newer higher speed CT scanners. Your son does not have to feel nervous.
Are X-rays safe for elderly people?
Yes. There is very minimal radiation from a plain X-ray and, if indicated, there is no harm in repeating it.
Is a MRI scan possible for the abdomen?
A CT scan of the abdomen with oral and intravenous contrast may be more diagnostic as an initial test rather than MRI.
Why is there such a radical difference between my chest X-ray and CT scan?
A CT scan uses multiple detectors and acquires cross-sectional imaging which gives 30 times better information as compared to a chest X-ray
Should a radiologist inform the patient about the test results?
Times have changed. If the Radiogist is the one who’s going to render the final report he or she should inform the patient about the results to decrease patient’s anxiety
Is there a difference between pediatric radiology and adult radiology?
Yes, there is a difference between pediatric and adult radiology. The American College of Radiology has set standards for pediatric radiology called Image
Gently, WWW.ACR/image READ MORE
Yes, there is a difference between pediatric and adult radiology. The American College of Radiology has set standards for pediatric radiology called Image
Gently, WWW.ACR/image gently.org.
Hope this helps,
Arfa Khan, MD, FACR
Gently, WWW.ACR/image gently.org.
Hope this helps,
Arfa Khan, MD, FACR
