Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Chronic Constipation?
i have had abdominals xrays all week due to svere constaption.all views were taken taken from a disatance from the xray or lying down.today they xrayed my abdomen like a chest xray with my abdomanen against the board like when you do a chest xray with your chest against the board.can they view the entire abdomen as well no one has done it this way before.all week i have had these done and i never had abdomen pressed on standupo table.
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
Hi,
Chronic constipation can be from multiple reasons as intestine motility related issue, narrowing of lumen, tumor, diet habits, smoking, pancreas, liver disorders or others.
The X-ray position can be obtained for particular view of specific position to evaluate the desired area of clinical interest which can be discussed with the radiologist itself.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Chronic constipation can be from multiple reasons as intestine motility related issue, narrowing of lumen, tumor, diet habits, smoking, pancreas, liver disorders or others.
The X-ray position can be obtained for particular view of specific position to evaluate the desired area of clinical interest which can be discussed with the radiologist itself.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....