Can an X-ray of the Abdomen tell if the Bowel is Blocked?
Not always is the quick answer. Bowel obstructions or bowel blockages do not always show up on X-rays of the abdomen. When we say bowel, we mean the small intestine…
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Can CT Identify Cancer in the Abdomen?
Yes, but not always. CT is excellent at showing the organs, lymph nodes and surrounding structures which can be involved with cancer. We can not always see cancer in…
Can CT Tell Us Why There is Bleeding In Abdomen?
Yes, it can often tell us where bleeding is coming from. There are many causes of bleeding in the abdomen. Bleeding can occur when a growth or tumor in an…
Can CT Tell Us If We Need Abdominal Surgery?
Yes it often can. There are many conditions that a CT can diagnose that will prompt surgery. CT shows us the inside of the abdomen in detail. CT allows us…
Ultrasound of the Kidneys
Ultrasound of the kidneys is a common test done to look at the structure of the kidneys. An advantage of ultrasound is that there is no radiation. Ultrasound uses sound…
Hydronephrosis of Kidneys: Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Hydronephrosis is a common abnormality of the kidney found on various imaging studies. This occurs when urine builds up in the kidney and causes it to swell. Hydronephrosis can result…
X-ray of Kidneys
X-ray of the kidneys is called a KUB because it includes the kidneys, ureters and bladder. We don’t actually see the kidneys, ureters and bladder most of the time…
Stranding Around Kidneys on CT
Stranding around kidneys means that the normally dark fat surrounding kidneys becomes brighter and patchy in appearance. This is a common finding which can be around one or both kidneys….
Urinary Tract Infection on CT
Urinary tract infections can involve the bladder, ureters and kidneys. Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria infect the urinary tract, although other organisms like fungus and tuberculosis can also…
Fluid Around Gallbladder on Ultrasound
Fluid around the gallbladder on ultrasound can be caused by multiple conditions, but raises concern for an inflamed gallbladder or cholecystitis. Ultrasound of the gallbladder and right upper abdomen are…
Ultrasound for Gallbladder Pain
Ultrasound for gallbladder pain is one of the most common reasons for an ultrasound of the right upper quadrant. Gallbladder pain occurs because of stones which block the gallbladder and…
Right Upper Quadrant Ultrasound
A right upper quadrant ultrasound is done to evaluate symptoms that are thought to arise from structures in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. The abdomen is broken down…