Ct scan: Hi I have had one scan on my... - Lung Conditions C...

Lung Conditions Community Forum

56,222 members66,856 posts

Ct scan

benidorm1954 profile image
3 Replies

Hi I have had one scan on my lungs, now they want to do one on my thorax and abdomen with contrast can anyone tell me what this is for and has any one had it done,thanks

Written by
benidorm1954 profile image
benidorm1954
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
3 Replies
soulsaver profile image
soulsaver

CT scans may be done with or without "contrast." Contrast refers to a substance taken by mouth or injected into an intravenous (IV) line that causes the particular organ or tissue under study to be seen more clearly. Contrast examinations may require you to fast for a certain period of time before the procedure. Your doctor will notify you of this prior to the procedure.

I have had CT scan with contrast.. at the time I assumed that was how it was always done.

rubyred777 profile image
rubyred777

Hi Benidorm                                                            I see your fev1 is 62%. Thats not so bad. As for the ct scan, I don't know. Do you have other symptoms,  they might want to check out? Please let us know how you make out.😊                                  Rubyxx 😊

benidorm1954 profile image
benidorm1954 in reply torubyred777

Thanks for the replys,hope everyone has a good day

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

CT Scan

I've had COPD for several years now but last November i had a viral infection which i think has...
dajomar profile image

Ct scan

I have had copd for 6 years and have been very breathless for the last 8 weeks, 4 weeks ago my...
Jan_m profile image

Worried about CT scan

Morning all, I'm having a CT scan on the lungs this afternoon and have never had one before. I'm...
Franmol profile image

CT scan

Hi everyone, well had my ct scan and blood tests done at the hospital. Then I get my follow up...
JanetJAM profile image

Ct scan

Had a ct scan consultant said my upper lobes on right lung has a grind glass pattern which he...
Cooperhart profile image

Moderation team

See all
AsthmaandLung profile image
AsthmaandLungAdministrator
Claire_ALUK profile image
Claire_ALUKAdministrator
moderator_AandLUK profile image
moderator_AandLUKAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.