Re: diagnosing adhesions
From: argent@hemc.net
Mon Dec 4 15:47:54 2000
At Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Kathy L. wrote:
>
>I also believe that a CAT scan can show a problem with some adhesions.
>My doctor ordered one in June when I complained about pain and thought
>it was adhesions. I figured oh well, scar tissue, I'll live with it.
>But my doctor made a very good point that scar tissue can cause
>obstructions, herniations, strangulations, that have to be addressed.
>She found a large fluid filled cyst with my adhesions. So I say be on
>the safe side and have the CAT scan. I think we can also get a little
>complacent about adhesions and blame everything on them. It is a good
>idea to rule out any other problems too.
>
>Take care,
>
>--
>kathy l.
>
>At Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Marianne wrote:
>>
>>The doctor today told me that you can sometimes see adhesions on the
>>bowel in a CAT Scan - they will often make the bowel look constricted in
>>one area.
>>
>>--
An excellent point is made, after awhile you tend to forget there maybe
other things going on. Never assume when it comes to the body. And if
you have good insurance go for the tests but if you are counting on a
CAT Scan to show adhesion formation or effects they are having don't. I
am not saying to forgo diagnostic procedures because it is necessary but
don't go into the cycle with high hopes.I am still paying for a lot of
Negative tests I had to have done. Best of luck to all
>>Marianne
>>