I Have Constipation Problem

Posted on Sat, 20 Feb 2021

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Question : I recently had a cat-scan of my abdomen to specifically to look for excess liver iron . The report also days significant stool throughout colon. My question is is possible to get a get a. . Two dimensional image to see the stool in the colon? I have constipation problems which I can ask wuestionse later. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stools can be visualised and CT scan images are 2 dimensional

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

The CT abdomen scan images are 2 dimension images and the stool in the colon can be visualised. The matter in the colon is stools.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (5 hours later)

Thank you v much. I thought cat-scans were three dimensional. Should I be able to request a image of my colon ?- I see the dr next week. Any recommendations for food. Tea. Supplements, over the counter products to help bloating without slowing motility. Maybe products used in other countries Lb like XXXXXXX middle east. Europe..????

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The CT scan images are in 2D and can be reconstructed to 3D if the images are in thin sections

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

The CT scan images are in 2D and can be reconstructed to 3D if the images are in thin sections.

The images with the colon showing fecal matter will be provided to you. However asking for an image of only the colon is not always possible unless they have done a colonography, and is less likely in your scan.

I am a radiologist doctor and have less knowledge about the treatment of bloating. However you might like to connect to a dietitian and get detailed information on supplements.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (12 hours later)

Thank you, to clarify. The report said stool throughout the colon. Does this mean the whole colon was visualized. Can I contact radiologist who read the image.

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can talk to the radiologist who reported the images

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

The colon has a larger lumen than the small bowel. This makes it easy to visualise the colon on the CT scan images. It can the complete length of the colon is visualised in your CT abdomen scan images and stools are filling up the lumen.

You can talk to the radiologist who reported the images.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar