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Pain In Abdomen Near Umbilical Code. Recommended CAT Scan. Pain Reduced Now. Should I Take Scan?
Hello, I went to the doctor after some abdominal pain I had. The first day it was for 12 hrs aprox. And the second time was for a few hours only. After that, I haven't had anymore pain. However, when doctor did my examination I could feel some pain in the abdomen, near to the umbilical cord. Now, the doctor said I need a CAT scan and/or a colonoscopy to determine if the pain is related to the colon. It is ok to perform mentioned exams even that I haven't feel pain anymore! What is your recommendation?
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Sun, 11 Aug 2013
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Since your pain has reduced and only 2 episodes you had pain with no other significant history, I prefer no other investigations.
But on examination igf your doctor has find any important findings then you may require investigations. But I don't prefer CT scan and colonoscopy as initial investigation. Better you can get simple test like ultrasound abdomen first than going for CT or Colonoscopy, which are expensive.
Discuss with your doctor indication for colonoscopy and CT. If require then you can proceed. Hope this answered your query.
Wish you a good health.
Regards
Since your pain has reduced and only 2 episodes you had pain with no other significant history, I prefer no other investigations.
But on examination igf your doctor has find any important findings then you may require investigations. But I don't prefer CT scan and colonoscopy as initial investigation. Better you can get simple test like ultrasound abdomen first than going for CT or Colonoscopy, which are expensive.
Discuss with your doctor indication for colonoscopy and CT. If require then you can proceed. Hope this answered your query.
Wish you a good health.
Regards
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better to dianose the disease instead of having fear of its recurences
if you get your dises diagnosed it can be treated accordingly but if you have not diagnosed it can recur again so better be confirmative and et scan done for internal view of abdomen
if you get your dises diagnosed it can be treated accordingly but if you have not diagnosed it can recur again so better be confirmative and et scan done for internal view of abdomen
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