What Does This CT Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 28 Jul 2017

Question: I recently had a CT scan done and on the report, it said "there is an impression on the bladder by the prostate..." Can you tell me what that might mean and what my next step should be?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Suggesting enlarged prostate and pressing urinary bladder

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HealthcareMagic. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Impression on urinary bladder means that prostate is enlarged and pressing bladder. It can result in either increased urination or difficulty in urination. In few cases, it causes no symptom. Do you have any complaint of these symptoms? IF yes then i would suggest you to once visit hospital and get ultrasound KUB done (specific comment on prostate). It will tell the size and if enlarged, a urologist will prescribe medication accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (12 minutes later)

I do urinate frequently; I drink a lot of water during the day and I thought that was why.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Increased water intake is good for health.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back. It is a good habit to drink adequate water. However once get an ultrasound done to remain on safe side.

Thank you and have a nice day.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy