CT Scan of the Abdomen
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CT Scan of the Abdomen Usage

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Reasons for Test

A CT scan is done to study the organs and tissue in the abdomen and to look for signs of:

  • Injury
  • Tumors
  • Infections
  • Other diseases

Your doctor may recommend an abdominal CT if you have the following symptoms:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Bowel changes
  • Blood in the urine or stool
  • Urinary difficulties
  • Jaundice (yellow skin)
  • Weight loss
  • Unexplained fever
  • Abdominal injury
  • Fluid build-up in the abdomen
 
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