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What Do Excessive Thirst, Diarrhea And Pain After A CT Scan Indicate?

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Posted on Sat, 25 Feb 2017
Question: Doctor ordered a CT Scan with 100- mL Isovue-370. The scan was done for the abdominal pelvic region. It was just to make sure insides ok after a car accident.a Now having excessive thirst, a little diarhea and kidney pain. Called Doctor's office and no one available. Don't know what to do or what's going on.
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
These are minor side effects of CT contrast agent.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

These are minor side effects of CT contrast agent.
These are generally self limiting condition and patients are advised to take plenty of water.
Symptoms are due to dehydration and intake of plenty of water make patient feel well.
If condition persists then you may need medical attention and may need few investigations.

Get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (40 minutes later)
About how long can this last. I had the test done on Thursday and are still experiencing this.
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is prolonged in your case,you may contact your doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

Generally it take 48-72 hours.
But it is prolonged in your case,you may contact your doctor.
You may need serum creatinine estimation.

Get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (4 days later)
still not better and no one can tell me why. Had creatine done and I think it was too soon to show anything significant. Still very thirsty.
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I suggest you to consult your doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

You may need repeat serum creatinine estimation.
I suggest you to consult your doctor.

Get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Do Excessive Thirst, Diarrhea And Pain After A CT Scan Indicate?

Brief Answer: These are minor side effects of CT contrast agent. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to HCM, I've gone through your query and understand your concern, These are minor side effects of CT contrast agent. These are generally self limiting condition and patients are advised to take plenty of water. Symptoms are due to dehydration and intake of plenty of water make patient feel well. If condition persists then you may need medical attention and may need few investigations. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr. Indu XXXXXXX