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CT scan question?

Hi, what is the difference between a CAT scan of the pelvic and abdominal without contrast, with oral contrast, or with IV contrast? On another note why specifically the Covid-19 vaccine always hurts my arm for 3-4 days?

Male | 42 years old
Complaint duration: 6 months
Medications: Bystolic and ezetemide
Conditions: High blood pressure high cholesterol

2 Answers

With oral & IV contrast is a more complete & accurate study.
Oral contrast is a contrast material that you drink to help see the stomach and bowel. IV contrast helps evaluate vascularity of normal and abnormal structures. Injection site pain is very common after COVID injection. There is a long list of other common adverse events.
All the best.