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Can Feces Build Up Be Missed On A CT Scan Test?
Question: I have had issues where I was constipated for weeks at time due to dehydration and my sphincter muscle would not relax. While this was happening I felt extreme pressure in my back and intestinal area as if my feces was coming out into my abdominal cavity. It feels like overtime it started to build up. Would this show up on a CT scan or could it be easily missed?
Brief Answer:
Feces can not be missed on CT scan
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/41 - constipated for weeks due to dehydration - sphincter would not relax - extreme pressure in back and intestinal area - as if feces coming out in abdominal cavity - feels like over time it started to build up - wants to know whether this can be seen on CT or can be easily missed ...
No, this can be missed even on X-ray, never on CT scan.
Feces will be easily seen on a CT scan .
If present I would advise you the following:
Saline and soap water enema helps the best to clear the bowels.
Per-rectal digital examination and proctoscopy examination, preferably by a General Surgeon can help to find out the status of the sphincters and any other additional information for correct further management.
Colonoscopy can add on further information.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Feces can not be missed on CT scan
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/41 - constipated for weeks due to dehydration - sphincter would not relax - extreme pressure in back and intestinal area - as if feces coming out in abdominal cavity - feels like over time it started to build up - wants to know whether this can be seen on CT or can be easily missed ...
No, this can be missed even on X-ray, never on CT scan.
Feces will be easily seen on a CT scan .
If present I would advise you the following:
Saline and soap water enema helps the best to clear the bowels.
Per-rectal digital examination and proctoscopy examination, preferably by a General Surgeon can help to find out the status of the sphincters and any other additional information for correct further management.
Colonoscopy can add on further information.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I was curious to see if bowel fluid leakage over time could become a solid layer and missed on a CT scan. A layer that is causing restriction and discomfort.
I've had a CT scan but if a layer like this can be missed I need to get more opinions because it is life altering.
I've had a CT scan but if a layer like this can be missed I need to get more opinions because it is life altering.
Brief Answer:
A layer like this can not occur, never occurs.
Detailed Answer:
Bowel fluid leakage is a very serious condition and is a surgical emergency; hence can not occur. Hence there is no question about forming a solid layer or to be seen on any investigations including a CT scan.
A layer like this can not occur, never occurs.
Detailed Answer:
Bowel fluid leakage is a very serious condition and is a surgical emergency; hence can not occur. Hence there is no question about forming a solid layer or to be seen on any investigations including a CT scan.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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