HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does The Following Abdominal X-ray Report Suggest?

hi .. I m rachel.. I had an abdominal xray and the findings are There is a spotty gas in the colon with a lot of feces retained. No organomegaly are unusual calcification seen. Psoas lines are obscured. Osseous structures are unremarkable. Upright film shows no significant air-fluid level. Is this dangerous? Thanks.
Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

The x ray notes that there is a lot of feces (stool) in the colon. The presence of the stool would cause obstruction and prevent the gas from passing, this is the reason that the gas was seen on the image. NO organomegaly means that none of the organs are enlarged which is good. No calcification means that there are no calcium deposits seen which is also good. Psoas lines obscured means that they are not clearly seen and this is not dangerous can be due to gas obstructing the view.

Osseous structures refers to bone structures and these were thought to be unremarkable or normal. In summary the main findings are a lot of stool in the bowel with resulting air seen. It is not dangerous.

I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does The Following Abdominal X-ray Report Suggest?

Hi, The x ray notes that there is a lot of feces (stool) in the colon. The presence of the stool would cause obstruction and prevent the gas from passing, this is the reason that the gas was seen on the image. NO organomegaly means that none of the organs are enlarged which is good. No calcification means that there are no calcium deposits seen which is also good. Psoas lines obscured means that they are not clearly seen and this is not dangerous can be due to gas obstructing the view. Osseous structures refers to bone structures and these were thought to be unremarkable or normal. In summary the main findings are a lot of stool in the bowel with resulting air seen. It is not dangerous. I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James