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Study Result
Impression
1. Scout image of the abdomen demonstrates fecal stasis/retention, consistent with the patient's history of constipation.
2. Gastroesophageal reflux to the level of the midesophagus. Mucosal thickening/prominence at the mid-distal esophagus likely sequela of reflux/esophagitis. Suggestion of a small hiatal hernia.
3. Colon visualized by 3 hours 45 minutes postingestion.
4. Paucity of small bowel loops at the right lower quadrant, which may be further assessed with CT scan. Otherwise jejunum/ileum demonstrates grossly normal caliber/contour/mucosal pattern.
Electronically Signed By: XXXXXXX Doumanian, MD on 12/11/2020 2:34 PM CST
Narrative
History: Severe constipation/bloating.
Technique: Fluoroscopic upper GI and small bowel follow-through study was performed. Approximately 55 seconds fluoroscopy time was utilized. Radiation dose was 67.60 mGy.
Comparison: None at this institution.
Findings:
Scout image of the abdomen demonstrates fecal stasis/retention, consistent with the patient's history of constipation. Levoconvex scoliosis of the lower thoracic/lumbar spine.
Following the ingestion of air/barium contrast multiple images were obtained.
There is transit of contrast through the esophagus. Esophagus demonstrates grossly normal contour. Gastroesophageal reflux to the level of the midesophagus. Mucosal thickening/prominence at the mid-distal esophagus likely sequela of reflux/esophagitis. Suggestion of a small hiatal hernia.
Stomach demonstrates grossly normal shape and contour. Gastric mucosal pattern grossly unremarkable. No gastric outlet obstruction.
Duodenum demonstrates grossly normal caliber/contour/mucosal pattern.
Colon visualized by 3 hours 45 minutes postingestion.
Paucity of small bowel loops at the right lower quadrant. Otherwise jejunum/ileum demonstrates grossly normal caliber/contour/mucosal pattern.
Acid reflux with hiatus hernia with may be small bowel obstruction
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
According to your investigation reports, you may be suffer from GERD with hiatus hernia with most probably small bowel obstruction.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General & Family Physician,
Without CT scan it is difficult to tell or predict.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
According to your investigation reports, such type of radiological picture may be resulted from small bowel obstruction, bowel ischemia, congenital atresia, gastroenteritis, abdominal mass, ascites, pancreatitis, post surgery complications etc. Even, paucity of small bowel loops may be a normal finding in some adults.
So, it can be normal. Don't worry. You should undergo a CT Scan to exclude the causes. If you have no symptoms of fever, rapid weight loss, alternation of bowel habit or sweating, then it may be not cancer.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
Dehydration, anxiety, stress or environment may cause feeling of burning up
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You might feel burning up sensation but have no fever. Such type of sensation may result from environmental and lifestyle factors, medications, age, hormones, spicy foods, emotional factors like anxiety or stress, underlying physical conditions like dehydration, hyperthyroidism, anhidrosis, DM, pregnancy or menstrual cycle, menopause or perimenopause etc.
Drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding spicy foods and alcohol, adjusting of daily activities, staying in cool spaces, taking shower, proper sleep, wearing loose clothing, leading a stress and tension free life etc may help to cure your sensation of burning up.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,