Is it safe to have a CT Scan of the kidney and abdomen if one has diabetes type 2, three leaking heart valves,
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A normal CT is nothing more than a 3D X-Ray, so you should be able to tolerate that quite well.  Sometimes, they administer "contrast" fluid that contains iodine to light up areas of interest on the image.  Talk to your doctor about whether you can tolerate it.  It presents no problem for the vast majority of patients.  Your health condition should not make it unsafe for you to have a CT, as long as you can lie still for several minutes at a time.
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A person with diabetes mellitus has episodes of high blood sugar (glucose) more often than a person without diabetes does. Glucose can react with proteins in the body to form a covalent (permanent) complex. As the glucose concentration gets higher, the reaction between glucose and proteins occurs more frequently. For this reason, a person with high blood glucose concentrations generates more glycosylated proteins than is normal.\n\nProteins with glucose attached to them are abnormal and tend to lose their three-dimensional shape and their "flexibility." Over the course of many years, blood vessels throughout the body accumulate proteins with excess glucose attached, and this causes the blood vessel wall to become thickened and lose its normal elasticity. Eventually, the weakened blood vessel wall yields to normal blood pressure and bulges out. Later, the weakened blood vessel wall will leak. The process is worsened if blood pressure is elevated. Hence, people with diabetes mellitus are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, as well for blindness and kidney disease. The occurrence of these complications is greater in people with more severely elevated blood glucose concentrations. Treatment of diabetes mellitus involves trying to maintain blood glucose concentrations near normal values.\n\nIn the retina, which is located in the back of the eye, any small amounts of blood that leak from the damaged blood vessels can cause a reduction in vision. It's like pouring catsup over the front of your television screen. This can be treated in some patients either by laser surgery to reduce the number of weakened blood vessels or by removing the bloody fluid in front of the retina. By the way, the same type of blood vessel damage is occurring in other organs, including the heart, kidneys, and brain, but we cannot see it as soon as we can see it in the eye.
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It could be a kidney infection.
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It might be a good idea to get tested for Celiac Disease.  Gallbladder dysfunction is common with this condition.  \n\nCeliac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease that damages the lining of the small intestine.  It is caused by an allergic reaction to the protein in common grains (wheat, rye, and barley) called glutens/gliadins.  \n\nThe damage to the small intestine results in decreased production of a very important hormone called Cholecystokinin (CCK).  CCK is the hormone that causes the gallbladder to contract.  Therefore, it is critical to proper gallbladder function.  Poor gallbladder function is therefore common with Celiac Disease.\n\nCeliac Disease is very common. Current estimates are that 1 person in every 100 has it.  Sadly, most medical doctors know very little about this very common disease.  As a result, only about 3% of people with CD in the U.S. get properly diagnosed.\n\nOne reason for the low level of recognition of the disease by doctors is that they do not understand the many, many different ways the disease can 'present' itself.  They are only trained to recognize what is called the 'classic presenting signs and symptoms'.  Unfortunately, MOST people with the disease do not 'present with the classic signs and symptoms'!  So, the condition is rarely recognized.\n\nAsk your doctor for a referral to someone who specializes in Celiac Disease.  The diagnosis can usually be made by simple blood tests (by docs that know what they are doing).  Occassionally, a stool sample test is needed to make the diagnosis.\n\nSince your doc likely is unknowledgeable about this common disorder, you may want to 'educate' him/her.  The medical journal "Gastroenterology" published an entire supplemental issue on this subject in April 2005.  It is available from their website.  Note: many leading medical journals have published review articles on CD in the last two years in an effort to get the medical world to 'start paying attention' to this common disorder.\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
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you are playing with fire.diabeties is not a joke. you could go on dialyses.have it taken care.better to pay for drs bills instead of ur life
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I'm not sure there is an exact answer to your question. You are at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later on in life simply based on the family history... BUT... you are obviously doing things to stay in shape and reduce your risk factors. Continue to exercise, eat right, and have regular check ups with your doctor. Hopefully, everything you are doing to stay in good health will warn off the disease. However, this is not a 100% guarantee. Keep doing what you are doing and you will definitely reduce your risk factors for developing the condition. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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Many facilities offer "whole body" CT scanning.  They are not covered by health insurance, and they do not require a doctor's order (actually, the radiologist at the facility which performs these is considered the ordering physician, because ALL imaging procedures require a doctor's order, except yearly screening mammograms.  This is federal law).  You can do a Yahoo or Google search with "whole body CT scanning" and your town/county/area to find a facility near you.  You can read about these scans (including the controversy) at the link below:\n\nhttp://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ct/screening.html\n\nA word of warning about these whole body scans.  If they show a possible problem which needs more follow up, your insurance may not cover that follow up either.\n\nIf you are adamant that you want a CT scan, consider another physician.  But remember, if we did a CT scan on everybody who had an ache or pain, health care costs would be outrageous.  Many times, your symptoms do not warrent a CT scan.  CT scans are not good for every process...they are not a find all.  You should ask your physician why he/she does not believe you need a CT.  There may be a very good reason.  \n\nBy the way, I cannot remember ever doing a CT scan because someone could feel lumps under their ribs.
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It is difficult to answer this question, as more information is needed...BUT :\nEpisodes of hypoglycaemia can cause large sympathetic outflow, which can sometimes cause people to lose control of their bowels (and bladder). But this would be fairly obvious, as it would always be after a clinical episode of hypoglycaemia.\nInfections can wreak havoc with glucose control, and urinary tract infections can certainly present with tremors and incontinence. Worth checking out. Diabetes makes one more susceptible to infections in general - any signs of skin, foot, lung etc infections?\nIf his diabetes is secondary to chronic pancreatitis, lack of pancreatic enzymes may cause voluminous foul stools, and potentially incontinence (but not urinary incontinence).\nIs there any concerns about dementia, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus  or Parkinson's disease? \nAny back problems, trauma or spinal compressive symptoms?
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I would say yes, even if it has not begun to bother you as yet. I am a nurse with over 14 years experience and I am certain you are aware of the dangers diabetics lend themselves to with infections and other "little" things left to fester. Just get an all clear from your physician. Or perhaps some intervention may be required. At the very least I say better safe versus allowing a cyst to possibly result in what could have been a preventable complication.
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You could definately have a Kidney or Bladder infection.  Do not wait to get to the Dr.  Kidney infections can land you in the hospital fast!  Drink lots of water and cranberry juice until your Dr. Appt. \n\nI do mean lots and lots and lots of clear liquids.\nDid I stress this enough?  LOTS!
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yes. the pancreas is an important organ. get with your doctors about the best course of action.
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The statistics on developing diabetes are if you have one parent with diabetes the children have a 50% risk of developing diabetes within their lifetime.  If both parents are diabetic, they have a 100% risk of developing diabetes within their lifetime.  This doesn't mean you can't hold it at bay.  A well balanced meal plan,  good exercise program, and being diligent with annual checkups will help keep diabetes from developing, and/or reduce its devastating effects.  Have you had yourself checked for diabetes yet?  Diabetes does have serious effects on kidneys.  You can go to the ADA website for more information concerning diabetes.  www.diabetes.org.  Good luck.
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Three of your heart valves have "trace" regurgitation.  Which just means that instead of slamming shut (like a regular door) after contractions, they flop open the other way (like a swinging door). Normal valves slam shut without allowing any blood to back-track in the heart.  The swinging door type valves let blood seep back into the previous heart chamber.  Since the report says "trace" your doctor will most likely not pursue treatment.  You will continue to be monitored over time, and worse case scenario, if any of the valves start leaking significantly, you may need a valve replacement in the future.\n\nHave you been evaluated by a neurologist?
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You are justified in your worry.  This could mean many things.  Things that only test (blood, uring and ultrasound) can determined.  It is important not to leave this too long, because whatever is happening could leave permanent damage on your kidneys.  Please see a doctor soon. Good luck.\n\nP.S. Don't stop drinking, that could make it worse...
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Absolutely yes.  Diabetics are at much higher risk of having a "silent heart attack."  That means they do not experience regular chest pain, but rather may have atypical symptoms of shortness of breath, nausea, etc. (without pain).
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The only way to definitively know that the kidneys are working ok and that diabetes is not present, is to be tested via blood testing.  Besides testing your blood, your doctor would also do a physical exam and get your family medical history.
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No, my friend has type 2, and he is fine after a couple. Dont indulge, but ask your doctor how much you can safely have. Also, have your insulin close by incase you drink too much.