I was so nervous for mine, but if anyone out there is worried like I was, I promise there is no need to be. I had an abdomen/chest scan and I’m not sure if this is always the case, but I didn’t have to drink a barium solution. All I had to do was fast for 4 hours before, drink 28oz of water 30 minutes before, and then change into scrubs. Once you are on the table, you basically go through a donut looking machine, so it isn’t claustrophobic at all. They start your iv, but just with saline and You do a few scans where you hold your breathe a couple of times. Then they start the injection and about 20 seconds in you get a warm feeling in your throat and it feels like you have to pee/it tingles in that area, and then you do a few more scans, and you’re done. I didn’t have any bad reaction to the injection, which I was worried about, and the whole thing was done in 15 minutes.
I have had my abdomen ct scan today. Prior to taking ct scan, I had checked CZcams comments that terrified me most. But you know,while having IV contrast I feel nothing except an warm sensation which lasts less than 10 seconds ( this was interesting feeling, not bad or weird) , and the oral contrast was also fine. It didn't make me pass out or nauseous despite being a highly nauseous human. Don't check your symptoms in google and dont check for comments either before going for any test because they merely haunt us.
@@Harry-uy5ft no, they didn't find anything. I have got it done due to upper abdomen pain which doctor assumed it might be pancreatic problem. Acute /chronic pancreatitis.
@@afiahoquechowdhury shit I’m having major abdominal pain and kidney pain now I can’t pee only a bit comes out like hardly any I’m so worried what should I do
@@Harry-uy5ft in that case, hospital wouldn't like to give you contrast since it's not recommended for kidney patients. And before ct, you might have to do a Serum Creatinine test to look for if your kidney functions well. If they find any abnormalities, they won't put you contrast.
I just got a ct scan. I did it as an outpatient. I did not eat 2 hours prior to appointment. I did not wear anything metal in the scan room. I had jeans but they gave me hospital pants to wear. I went to the prep room and I had to drink 900ml water (just like the amount of 2 16.9fl oz bottles of water). They wanted me to drink 150ml every 5 minutes. They gave me an IV as well (so the dye can enter my body during CT scan). Then they brought me to CT scan room and I laid on the machine table and the tech raised it and I had to wait 10 minutes and then the tech had me enter and exit the machine many times. Sometimes I had to hold my breath briefly. The dye, once injected, felt warm on my back and face. I did not have a metallic taste or anything like that. I just felt warm. I felt like I had to urinate, I think most likely because of all the water. My bladder felt full. When the test was finished I was able to urinate. I went back into the prep room and I drink a small bottle of apple juice (they had a choice of apple, cranberry or water). After that they took the IV out and I was able to go home. I didn’t feel too worried. It just felt like it took a while because the ct scan room did not have a clock for me to look at while in the machine.
@@user-gy5ez1qz5d Nope man ! Be chilled , yup u can say that that radiation for a long time can cause mutation but that is done for a very short period of time maybe milliseconds ! Its ok ! 👍
I just had one and I am glad I did not check CZcams AT ALL I nearly passed out from the IV injection - my whole body went hot and almost fell like I was peeing on myself but thankfully, the nurse explained this do I did not panic. All went well.
I have to go for one in the near future, and I’m more scared to do a cleaning at the dentist lol I’ve done a similar scan where I had to drink a liquid then get scanned. Very easy. A dental cleaning is more uncomfortable. A littler apprehensive about the results of the CT, but otherwise no issues with it.
Just had a CT Scan 2 days ago….the worst part of the scan is drinking the liquid Barium. And they had the audacity to ask me what flavor did I prefer….the vanilla or bananna
I have a question regarding when a CT scan is performed. Is it necessary for the gantry to rotate around the body to get the images required. or can your body be scanned by just having the body be moved back and forth into the machine while holding your breath .Also is there a light that comes on.
As long as it is actually low dose like under 6mgy or msv. Standard doses 10 to 20 msv and mgy can literally microwave your insides and cause significant cell, nerve, and tissue damage. The younger you are the more quick your cells are deviding putting you at much greater risk for an adverse event or radiation sickness. I learned the hard way after suffering brutally from radiation poisoning after mine for 6 months
I got one in the morning so naturally im watching this to see what I'm in for. Doesn't look awful and at least I'll find out what's wrong and be able to get it fixed.
Hello, I had ct scan and after that my body started smell really weird for two weeks like before scan everything was fine I’m really worried can you tell me what to do ?
@@cuticedout6925 thank you I know you not a doctor but what could this mean probably =I went for an ultrasound and they picked up coarse architecture,infiltrated peripancreatic lymph nodes . Is there a cure to restore this 🙏🙏should I be worried please help ,can I reverse anything 🙏🙏
I had this last week and this was hella scary for me! When the medicine/ liquid was given to me while I was lying down (IV contrast) I thought i was dying!!! It went into my throat and down my pelvis area. The tech did tell me it was got to be hot...but he didn't say laying down it was gnna feel like that!!
My question exactly. I have severe scoliosis and cannot lay on my back on a hard surface (yes those beds are rock hard, no matter what they say) for the time it may take. Dont know what to do.
How can I put this into words for easy enough for you to understand. I’m gonna think about this and I’ll get back to you. It’s a little bit late it’s almost 12:30 in the morning but I will be proud to you in a couple days.
Contrast. What is contrast? Please explain exactly what is in this substance. Is it barium or iodine? Why the need for a gown? Don’t x-rays zap right through anything as long as it is not metallic? Low dose radiation. Is that like clean coal? From what I have read, any amount of radiation is not good for the body.
I want to do a CT or MRI for pelvic area because i have nerve issue down there. Can anyone advise of its useful to see what's the issue in the nerves??
@@matoff9466 CT scans do expose you to radiation but there is no scientific data suggesting you’ll get cancer after 10 years. I suggest you do research before making a bold claim like that
@@danielmiranda6127 i did research and the amount of radiation you get exposed too on a abdominal and pelvis scan with contrast is insane... Could equal to 2000+ chest exrays
@@matoff9466 I didn’t say it wasn’t a lot of radiation, I just said the whole cancer thing is a bit much. I work in a the CT department at a hospital. We always try to reduce the amount of radiation someone gets any chance we get, but it’s sometimes necessary to save someone’s life.
@@danielmiranda6127 i understand. However the doctor used a ct scan on me when he could do ultrasound instead. But he wanted more money. He even lied to me and said its some kind of MRI.. And i ended up doing an abdominal ct scan with dye... And with dye the radiation absorbed multiplies by 2 or 3. He exposed me to all that radiation when he could have used ultrasound..
@@blogical4320I swear that contrast be testing my limits of holding in my fluids 😂, I have to go in tomorrow for a ct if abdomen and pelvis and my paper work says with and without contrast, I can’t stand contrast, I wish I could lie and tell them I’m allergic but I’m not that foolish, they really just want to help me
Can an abdominal/pelvic CT scan detect enlarged/abnormal inguinal lymph nodes, specifically the vertical inguinal lymph nodes which are located a bit down the thigh and not in the groin area like the horizontal ones are? Pls advice..
@@guitarlearningtoplay why? It's not even advice. It's more like info. What s up with stupid US laws that won't allow a imaging technician to give basic effing info?????
You drink material that makes your stools white, so you know it must be bad stuff. Radiation at any level is toxic. There is no such think as an acceptable level of radiation.
They say all cts are low dose and that is a lie. You have a standard dose and ultra low dose. If you don't ask for am ultra low dose ct they will hammer you with the full dose for your weight and bmi
You'd need to confirm with your insurance. Depends on your coverage and location. Going to free standing imaging is much cheaper than completing at a hospital.
It will cost me more using my insurance since I haven’t met my deductible. There is a self-pay option of $225, so will do that. No idea what the radiologist Will charge though. Pretty scared about that!
I agree, I had an mri and they did contrast and I felt like I had to leaks every fluid from every hole in my body 😂 I almost, pooped, pissed and threw up on myself
I was so nervous for mine, but if anyone out there is worried like I was, I promise there is no need to be. I had an abdomen/chest scan and I’m not sure if this is always the case, but I didn’t have to drink a barium solution. All I had to do was fast for 4 hours before, drink 28oz of water 30 minutes before, and then change into scrubs. Once you are on the table, you basically go through a donut looking machine, so it isn’t claustrophobic at all. They start your iv, but just with saline and You do a few scans where you hold your breathe a couple of times. Then they start the injection and about 20 seconds in you get a warm feeling in your throat and it feels like you have to pee/it tingles in that area, and then you do a few more scans, and you’re done. I didn’t have any bad reaction to the injection, which I was worried about, and the whole thing was done in 15 minutes.
Thanks for your comment, it sounds pretty easy for the most part!🙂
How are you feeling now?
I go in tomorrow. I seem to recall doing this about 5 years ago. How long does it take to get the results back to you?
@@tonykewli think you discovered by now but one day maximum
Idk about you but I felt like I had to poop, pee, and throw up when they put my contrast in for my brain scan 😅
I have had my abdomen ct scan today.
Prior to taking ct scan, I had checked CZcams comments that terrified me most. But you know,while having IV contrast I feel nothing except an warm sensation which lasts less than 10 seconds ( this was interesting feeling, not bad or weird) , and the oral contrast was also fine.
It didn't make me pass out or nauseous despite being a highly nauseous human.
Don't check your symptoms in google and dont check for comments either before going for any test because they merely haunt us.
Did they find anything
@@Harry-uy5ft no, they didn't find anything.
I have got it done due to upper abdomen pain which doctor assumed it might be pancreatic problem. Acute /chronic pancreatitis.
@@afiahoquechowdhury shit I’m having major abdominal pain and kidney pain now I can’t pee only a bit comes out like hardly any I’m so worried what should I do
@@Harry-uy5ft in that case, hospital wouldn't like to give you contrast since it's not recommended for kidney patients.
And before ct, you might have to do a Serum Creatinine test to look for if your kidney functions well. If they find any abnormalities, they won't put you contrast.
@@afiahoquechowdhury alright thanks I hope they find my issue it’s getting so bad
I just got a ct scan. I did it as an outpatient. I did not eat 2 hours prior to appointment. I did not wear anything metal in the scan room. I had jeans but they gave me hospital pants to wear. I went to the prep room and I had to drink 900ml water (just like the amount of 2 16.9fl oz bottles of water). They wanted me to drink 150ml every 5 minutes. They gave me an IV as well (so the dye can enter my body during CT scan). Then they brought me to CT scan room and I laid on the machine table and the tech raised it and I had to wait 10 minutes and then the tech had me enter and exit the machine many times. Sometimes I had to hold my breath briefly. The dye, once injected, felt warm on my back and face. I did not have a metallic taste or anything like that. I just felt warm. I felt like I had to urinate, I think most likely because of all the water. My bladder felt full. When the test was finished I was able to urinate. I went back into the prep room and I drink a small bottle of apple juice (they had a choice of apple, cranberry or water). After that they took the IV out and I was able to go home. I didn’t feel too worried. It just felt like it took a while because the ct scan room did not have a clock for me to look at while in the machine.
The radio of this Machine can made cancer?
@@user-gy5ez1qz5d Nope man ! Be chilled , yup u can say that that radiation for a long time can cause mutation but that is done for a very short period of time maybe milliseconds !
Its ok ! 👍
@@user-gy5ez1qz5d the point of the video is it is faster and less radiation then other models of ct scanners
Where did you get it done and what did you get scanned you did not say?
@@guitarlearningtoplay abdoman and chist in germany
I just had one and I am glad I did not check CZcams AT ALL
I nearly passed out from the IV injection - my whole body went hot and almost fell like I was peeing on myself but thankfully, the nurse explained this do I did not panic.
All went well.
Thank you so much for this informative information.
I have to go for one in the near future, and I’m more scared to do a cleaning at the dentist lol
I’ve done a similar scan where I had to drink a liquid then get scanned. Very easy. A dental cleaning is more uncomfortable. A littler apprehensive about the results of the CT, but otherwise no issues with it.
Thank you for the information!
wOW LOVE THIS, I AM A RADIOGRAPHER AND LOVE CT
Kanchhu we are proud 👍 of you & Hospital management tems.
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Contrast make you feel warm and fuzzy😍⛷️
Did u just use a heart eyes emoji😂 people usually hate contrast
Just had a CT Scan 2 days ago….the worst part of the scan is drinking the liquid Barium. And they had the audacity to ask me what flavor did I prefer….the vanilla or bananna
How come it was drinking that thing? Did you get any side effects?
@@tonizad123 I had no problems drinking the Barium…. I just guzzled it down….no side effects
@@alextraballard2858 Ahh lol okay good!!! I get nervous with those type of things
@@alextraballard2858 what’s your result
Lol
Going for one today, I'm terrified lol
I have a question regarding when a CT scan is performed. Is it necessary for the gantry to rotate around the body to get the images required. or can your body be scanned by just having the body be moved back and forth into the machine while holding your breath .Also is there a light that comes on.
I had one no biggie.
They should have a standing one
Some help me out I have to have scan I have disability and worrying about contrast thing dose it hurt and effect you ?
genuine question does the abdominal ct scan can see what stomach problems you have?
Quiero saber si el contraste contiene aspirina. Gracias
Barium oral contrast is bad stuff. It’s like cement can takeover 2 months to fully leave the body especially people with certain gastro problems
Like GERD?
Low dose radiation. They mention this over and over again, like it is safe.
I can't hold my arms above my head. Is this a problem?
As long as it is actually low dose like under 6mgy or msv. Standard doses 10 to 20 msv and mgy can literally microwave your insides and cause significant cell, nerve, and tissue damage. The younger you are the more quick your cells are deviding putting you at much greater risk for an adverse event or radiation sickness. I learned the hard way after suffering brutally from radiation poisoning after mine for 6 months
In the future if this ever happens again or you know someone who goes through it, take iodine afterward.
You got radiation poisoning from a cat scan???
@@MS-uj5uihow much of iodine?
@@user-zx1ir7jt4cno he didn’t lol
Just had this test a couple hours ago. Trying to pee afterwards was the worst! Cramps every time I peed a dribble, kidney pain and then hot sweats !
Did you do kidney blood test rfts etc before doing contrast ? Did you have any kidney pain later on ?
Going to have mine today,,pray for me
I’m getting one soon. I’m freaked out
I got one in the morning so naturally im watching this to see what I'm in for. Doesn't look awful and at least I'll find out what's wrong and be able to get it fixed.
@@Zvalgryn how did it go?
Hello, I had ct scan and after that my body started smell really weird for two weeks like before scan everything was fine I’m really worried can you tell me what to do ?
I'm getting one to get a better look at a kidney tumour that was found during my ultrasound
1:33 my name is Stacy and I have to get a abdomen and pelvic CT scan and I'm scared what is it like
Should 17 year old bay has same risk of cancer from CT scan as a children please reply
I’m getting one tommorow
I’m getting on on thursday
Please tell me how it went
it was good
@@cuticedout6925 thank you I know you not a doctor but what could this mean probably =I went for an ultrasound and they picked up coarse architecture,infiltrated peripancreatic lymph nodes . Is there a cure to restore this 🙏🙏should I be worried please help ,can I reverse anything 🙏🙏
what kind?
MRI because mri me soft tissue ache se dekh sakte hai
I had this last week and this was hella scary for me! When the medicine/ liquid was given to me while I was lying down (IV contrast) I thought i was dying!!! It went into my throat and down my pelvis area. The tech did tell me it was got to be hot...but he didn't say laying down it was gnna feel like that!!
I get my ct scan soon and now I know not to lay down!😂
How low is low dose ??
Anybody scared for ct…. I AINT HAVE TO DO DAMN, all I did was get strapped in and go back and forth for like a minute or 2
Video says to remove Jewelry but the man is wearing a wedding ring at 2:31 lol
Good catch!! :)
yup its a commercial
How about braces?
It depends with the area that is being scanned. In the case the hands are not being scanned
Ofc its a commercial video..if it would have been a real one his hand would stick to the CT scan and not one human csn make it come out😂
Welcome
What country are you in and how much does the examination cost in dollars?
Lowndes County
Cect or mri which one is best for abdomen plzz suggest
For abdomen CECT - ABD best but it depends all on the history of the patients illness....
CECT for whole abdomen
Any medical personnel here?? Plz reply.Can CT scan abdomen be done in an old patient with curved spine?? He cannot sit straight.
My question exactly. I have severe scoliosis and cannot lay on my back on a hard surface (yes those beds are rock hard, no matter what they say) for the time it may take. Dont know what to do.
I have to lay down cuz the CT scan does not have much space to be able to let ur spin lift a little...
Scary for the result 😔😔
Going for my fourth one this week. 1/11/23
How is the process?
How can I put this into words for easy enough for you to understand. I’m gonna think about this and I’ll get back to you. It’s a little bit late it’s almost 12:30 in the morning but I will be proud to you in a couple days.
The only thing I don’t like about the scan is the sound it makes
CT scan doesn't produces much sound the MRI does
Contrast. What is contrast? Please explain exactly what is in this substance.
Is it barium or iodine?
Why the need for a gown? Don’t x-rays zap right through anything as long as it is not metallic?
Low dose radiation. Is that like clean coal?
From what I have read, any amount of radiation is not good for the body.
Barium...it helps us view ur organs more clearly.
Price
🛑He has ring on his finger. Is this allowed while in CT machine???
No, it isn't allowed
I want to do a CT or MRI for pelvic area because i have nerve issue down there. Can anyone advise of its useful to see what's the issue in the nerves??
Do mri its safer... Ct scan put you through alot of xray radiation and causes cancer after 10 years
@@matoff9466 CT scans do expose you to radiation but there is no scientific data suggesting you’ll get cancer after 10 years. I suggest you do research before making a bold claim like that
@@danielmiranda6127 i did research and the amount of radiation you get exposed too on a abdominal and pelvis scan with contrast is insane... Could equal to 2000+ chest exrays
@@matoff9466 I didn’t say it wasn’t a lot of radiation, I just said the whole cancer thing is a bit much. I work in a the CT department at a hospital. We always try to reduce the amount of radiation someone gets any chance we get, but it’s sometimes necessary to save someone’s life.
@@danielmiranda6127 i understand. However the doctor used a ct scan on me when he could do ultrasound instead. But he wanted more money. He even lied to me and said its some kind of MRI.. And i ended up doing an abdominal ct scan with dye... And with dye the radiation absorbed multiplies by 2 or 3. He exposed me to all that radiation when he could have used ultrasound..
I wonder why they gave me both the oral and the IV
To be able to even view ur nervous system of the abdominal area.
The contrast solution almost made me throw up
I get nauseous pretty easily so I’m expecting to throw up, but hope not. Having the CT scan and will have to drink contrast prior 😟
Internal part MA ager koyi problem ho stomach ma wo be dekhay ga
Agar bohot chota ho to miss ho skta hai lekin agar normal sizes me problen visible ho to araam se dikh skta hai
My ct scan took like two minutes lol um so confused they told me to inhale hold and exhale and it was done lol
How did it turned out?
U had it done without contrast..thats why
@@blogical4320I swear that contrast be testing my limits of holding in my fluids 😂, I have to go in tomorrow for a ct if abdomen and pelvis and my paper work says with and without contrast, I can’t stand contrast, I wish I could lie and tell them I’m allergic but I’m not that foolish, they really just want to help me
that injected contrast makes you feel like your gonna pee and poop your pants
Really? How does it taste tho?
@@mohammadomarshaikh7682 injected one has a slight metallic taste for a couple seconds..but nothing bad
no
Do you poop afterwards. Do you have several motions (loose) within a couple of hours of completing the ct scan?
@@ymarafernando3648 no nothing like that
I have an appt Tommorow for a CT Scan. Im new to this and very scared 😭😩
all the best
How did it go?
Stay strong
How much is the cost of the CT?
Same!
Can an abdominal/pelvic CT scan detect enlarged/abnormal inguinal lymph nodes, specifically the vertical inguinal lymph nodes which are located a bit down the thigh and not in the groin area like the horizontal ones are? Pls advice..
they wont give you medical advice from a video dude
@@guitarlearningtoplay why? It's not even advice. It's more like info. What s up with stupid US laws that won't allow a imaging technician to give basic effing info?????
Yes it can
@@GRIM_MOD thanks for the info
h k no problem and good luck :)
umbrella corp id lace?? 🤣🤣
Is there any injection before CT abdomen
Yes saline and in between an IV contrast.
Here ,Low dose means how much in mSv?
You drink material that makes your stools white, so you know it must be bad stuff.
Radiation at any level is toxic.
There is no such think as an acceptable level of radiation.
They say all cts are low dose and that is a lie. You have a standard dose and ultra low dose. If you don't ask for am ultra low dose ct they will hammer you with the full dose for your weight and bmi
There is no any amount of radiation that is safe
how much does this exam cost with insurance a trip please
You'd need to confirm with your insurance. Depends on your coverage and location. Going to free standing imaging is much cheaper than completing at a hospital.
550
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Holy fuck I would kill myself having to pay for a cat scan that’s pathetic
It will cost me more using my insurance since I haven’t met my deductible. There is a self-pay option of $225, so will do that. No idea what the radiologist Will charge though. Pretty scared about that!
Me in ct scan pictures ray stomach body pian
all you need to know is between 2:10 to 3:35 the rest is "buy my sh.."
The oral contrast is hell ...it makes u feel uncomfortable....nd on that u get a IV contast the 10 secs are nothing short of pain in the a**😂😂
I agree, I had an mri and they did contrast and I felt like I had to leaks every fluid from every hole in my body 😂 I almost, pooped, pissed and threw up on myself
@@Loose_cl yes it happens...cuz of the oral contrast.😂😂😵
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How Much abdomen CT scan now??