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What Does My Ultrasound Scan Test Result Indicate?
Question: Dear Doctor,
Ultra sound scanning of my abdomen shows that there is mildly prominent (L) pelvis. It further revealed that however ureter (L) could not be traced . Liver 14 cm.in size and US shows that diffusion increase parenchymal echogenosity . I feel slight pain occasionally in left side of the abdomen and the back at left also. Anything serious found?
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Ultra sound scanning of my abdomen shows that there is mildly prominent (L) pelvis. It further revealed that however ureter (L) could not be traced . Liver 14 cm.in size and US shows that diffusion increase parenchymal echogenosity . I feel slight pain occasionally in left side of the abdomen and the back at left also. Anything serious found?
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Brief Answer:
Your findings may suggest fatty liver.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Your findings may suggest fatty liver.Fatty liver is indicated by mildly increased liver size and increased echotexture.
Fatty liver may be due to many causes like obesity,hepatitis,alcohol intake etc.
Fatty liver is a reversible condition.
Go for exercise and brisk walk regularly.Avoid red meat and high fat milk products.
Don't take much non-veg food.
You may also need lipid profile and random blood sugar estimation.
You may need few medicines after blood tests.
Mildly prominent left kidney pelvis may be due to many causes.
It may be due to obstruction.This need further evaluation.
You are rightly suggested for KUB X-ray.
You may also need IVP(intravenous pyelography)after evaluation.
In short,findings are usually not very serious.This is generally a manageable condition.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Your findings may suggest fatty liver.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Your findings may suggest fatty liver.Fatty liver is indicated by mildly increased liver size and increased echotexture.
Fatty liver may be due to many causes like obesity,hepatitis,alcohol intake etc.
Fatty liver is a reversible condition.
Go for exercise and brisk walk regularly.Avoid red meat and high fat milk products.
Don't take much non-veg food.
You may also need lipid profile and random blood sugar estimation.
You may need few medicines after blood tests.
Mildly prominent left kidney pelvis may be due to many causes.
It may be due to obstruction.This need further evaluation.
You are rightly suggested for KUB X-ray.
You may also need IVP(intravenous pyelography)after evaluation.
In short,findings are usually not very serious.This is generally a manageable condition.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
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