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What Does Enteritis Or Ileus In Ct Scan Report Mean?

My ct scan reports shows enteritis versus ileus , and I have had pain in upper left abdomen and wher my spleen is for about 3 yrs now they had done test thinking it was my gallbladder but hidi scan and ultrasound was ok but descended. Now I have this and constipation and bloating with severe pain. Lost both parents to cancer I m 48 yr old female. What is this in basic terms and can it be fixed without surgery ? Thank you
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Welcome to Health care magic.

Enteritis or ileum is inflammation / infection of the bowel - which will be seen on the computer tomography as thickened bowel wall with adjacent fat stranding.
On contrast enhanced computer tomography - there will be enhancement of the thickened area.

If you had a familial history of malignancy, suggest you to get the marker test for cancer.

Treatment in this case will be finer diet ( avoid spicy and junk food) plenty of water, stool softeners and a course of antibiotics will help. If symptoms persists a guided BIOPSY will be needed, depending on the finding - surgery might be needed.


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What Does Enteritis Or Ileus In Ct Scan Report Mean?

Welcome to Health care magic. Enteritis or ileum is inflammation / infection of the bowel - which will be seen on the computer tomography as thickened bowel wall with adjacent fat stranding. On contrast enhanced computer tomography - there will be enhancement of the thickened area. If you had a familial history of malignancy, suggest you to get the marker test for cancer. Treatment in this case will be finer diet ( avoid spicy and junk food) plenty of water, stool softeners and a course of antibiotics will help. If symptoms persists a guided BIOPSY will be needed, depending on the finding - surgery might be needed. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.