Ct scan

[benidorm1954]

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

[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]

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 in reply to rubyred777]

Thanks for the replys,hope everyone has a good day