does ct scan show gallstones?
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Computed tomography (CT) scan. CT scans can show gallstones, or complications such as infection and blockage of the gallbladder or bile ducts. However, CT scans also can miss gallstones that you may have.
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CT scans create pictures of your pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. CT scans can show pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer.
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['Gallbladder pain. Pain in the upper right side or middle of the abdomen. ... ', 'Nausea. Nausea or vomiting are common symptoms of all types of gallbladder problems.', 'Jaundice. Yellow-tinted skin may be a sign of a common bile duct block from a gallstone.']
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['Unpredictable attacks of gallstone pain.', 'Episodes of inflammation or serious infection of the gallbladder, bile ducts, or pancreas.', 'Jaundice and other symptoms caused by blockage of the common bile duct.']
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CT scans of the kidneys are useful in the examination of one or both of the kidneys to detect conditions such as tumors or other lesions, obstructive conditions, such as kidney stones, congenital anomalies, polycystic kidney disease, accumulation of fluid around the kidneys, and the location of abscesses.
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In patients with suspected gallstone complications, blood tests should include a complete blood cell (CBC) count with differential, liver function panel, and amylase and lipase. Acute cholecystitis is associated with polymorphonuclear leukocytosis.
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Gallstones are very common. They occur in 1 out of 5 women by age 60, and they are half as common in men. Gallstones occur more commonly in older people, in people who are overweight, and in people who lose weight suddenly.
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Abdominal x-rays can show the location of kidney stones in the urinary tract. Not all stones are visible on abdominal x-ray. Computed tomography (CT) scans.
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Gallstones can block the tubes (ducts) through which bile flows from your gallbladder or liver to your small intestine. Severe pain, jaundice and bile duct infection can result. Blockage of the pancreatic duct.
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The most common gallstone symptom is severe abdominal pain in the upper right area of the stomach, which can spread to the shoulder or upper back. You may also vomit and feel nauseous. Seek emergency medical care if these symptoms last more than two hours or you have a fever.
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Gallstones don't usually cause any symptoms. But if a gallstone blocks one of the bile ducts, it can cause sudden, severe abdominal pain, known as biliary colic. Other symptoms may develop if the blockage is more severe or develops in another part of the digestive system.
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Often, CT scans aren't necessary. CT scans can show if there is swelling or bleeding in the brain or a fracture in the skull. If you have signs of a serious injury, a CT scan is usually the best first test to diagnose it.
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A CT or CAT scan is a shortened name for computerized tomography. A CT scan takes pictures of the inside of the body. The pictures are more detailed than a typical x-ray. During CT Enterography, pictures are taken of cross sections or slices of the abdominal structures in your body focusing on the small bowel.
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When gallstones are diagnosed, there may be some uncertainty about whether any stones have passed into the bile duct. Gallstones in the bile duct are sometimes seen during an ultrasound scan. If they're not visible but your tests suggest the bile duct may be affected, you may need an MRI scan or a cholangiography.
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CT scans can detect bone and joint problems, like complex bone fractures and tumors. If you have a condition like cancer, heart disease, emphysema, or liver masses, CT scans can spot it or help doctors see any changes.
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Ultrasound: Ultrasound testing uses sound waves to take images of the gallbladder. It is the gold-standard to look for gallstones because it is simple and non-invasive.
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Gallstones can mimic the aching discomfort that so many people mistakenly assume to be gastric pain. “It is important to make the distinction between gastric pain (or peptic ulcer disease) and gallbladder disease as the treatment is very different,” says Dr Teo.