The very first thing that usually comes to mind everyone when someone feels pain or falls ill again and again is, why it is happening and how I can be okay again. To better understand the reason behind the pain or sickness, you need to know the root cause of the problem. To know about what is affecting your health, doctors recommend several kinds of imaging tests like CT- Scan, Ultrasound, MRI, X-Rays etc. In this blog, we will discuss in detail one of the most common imaging technique i.e CT Scan.
What is a CT Scan?
CT Scan (Computerized Tomography) is the most common and highly used diagnostic imaging technique. It is used to capture a sequence of X-ray images of the bones, blood vessels and soft tissues from varying angles, and use the computer to combine the sequence of X-Ray images to generate cross-sectional images. And allows a doctor to see what is going on inside the body of a patient in more detail than a regular scan. It is an ideal scan for quick examination of patients with internal injuries or trauma.
Types of the CT Scan
In the medical industry, there are many types of CT scans. Depending on the target organs of the body or body parts for evaluation, they are different from each other. The different types of CT scans mostly available are mentioned below.
- Pelvic CT Scan:- The scan for the pelvic area i.e lower part of the abdomen and waist
- Thoracic CT Scan: The scan for the Chest area
- Extremities: The scan for lower Limbs, upper limbs and shoulder
- Cranial CT Scan: The scan for the Head region
- Abdominal CT Scan: The scan for the Full abdomen
- Cardiac CT Scan
When does the Doctor Recommend for CT Scan?
Everyone is aware of CT scans, but not the why or when doctors recommend CT scans, and what is the purpose of CT Scan.
Now we will discuss the purpose of CT Scan to answer all your queries regarding CT Scan.
- A CT scan is to detect all kinds of muscles, joint and bone-related problems inclusive of tumours and complex bone fractures as well.
- It is used for patients with severe conditions like heart disease, cancer, liver masses, or emphysema. It helps the doctor to see any noticeable changes very clearly.
- To see any signs of internal bleeding or injuries in case of an accident
- Locating a blood clot, tumour, infection, or excessive fluid inside the body.
- Helping the doctor in preparing an effective treatment plan.
- To analyse whether the current treatment is working properly for a patient or not.
- It helps the doctor in examining blood vessels for blockage
The procedure of CT Scan
CT Scan procedure is a very simple, non-invasive and painless procedure. It provides detailed images of bones, tissues and blood vessels inside the body. It produces images in the shade of black and grey colour. In some cases, Technicians use contrast media (a special dye) to increase the contrast level and resolution of the final images for a more accurate diagnosis.
Before discussing the procedure of CT Scan, we will discuss the conditions in which CT Scan is performed with and without contrast media.
Scan With contrast Scan Without contrast
Staging of Cancer Closed Injuries of Head
Acute Appendicitis Diseases of Lungs
Bowel Diseases Swollen Tissues, Arm and Legs injuries
Pancreatitis Trauma of Spinal Cord.
Pulmonary Embolism Kidney Stone
Now we will discuss the complete procedure of a CT Scan
- A CT scan uses Rotating X-Ray Machine and computer for taking a picture from various angles and creating cross-sectional images of the body.
- During a CT scan procedure, the patient lies on a table in a tunnel-like machine. The inside of the machine rotates and takes a series of X-rays from various angles.
- After that, all the pictures are sent to a computer to create cross-sections images or 3-D images of a particular area of the body.
Preparation
CT scans don’t require any special or much preparation.
- If the patient needs contrast dye for CT Scan, then the technician will guide you accordingly for refraining from eating solid foods for up to 4 hours before the test. Especially in the cases of Abdomen Scans.
- In the case of oral contrast for a CT scan, the patient will get the contrast dye before the day of the scan and will be instructed to prepare and drink accordingly.
- In the case of intravenous (IV) contrast, the technician will guide the patient accordingly. A catheter will be inserted into the vein of the patient when a patient will arrive at the testing facility.
- Before undergoing a CT scan, a patient needs to remove metallic objects inclusive of jewellery, piercings, watches, hairpins, dentures, hearing aids etc.
- It takes 20 mins to 1 hour for the test.
Cost of CT Scan
The cost of a CT Scan varies. It depends on the type of CT Scan. You can check the cost on our website and also can ask our expert at the time of test booking.
Conclusion:-
CT scans are an excellent imaging technique for diagnosing problems with blood vessels, soft tissues, and body parts that are not able to be seen with other diagnostic techniques like X-ray or ultrasound. The scan is non-invasive, painless and doesn’t require special preparation. In emergencies, it can be done quickly as it takes less than an hour. In the case of a CT Scan with contrast dye for better evaluation, the technician will guide the patient accordingly.
It is an upgrade on regular X-Rays and ultrasounds as it provides a better overview of the problem patient is suffering from. It helps doctors better diagnose problems from the root and chalk out an effective treatment plan for fast recovery.
Are you looking for the best diagnostic centre to get CT Scan done for you or your loved ones? Ganesh Diagnostic is at your service 24*7*365. We provide world-class, quality CT Scan service at our modern infrastructure. And well equipped with an advanced CT Scanner and certified technicians and radiologists to perform the test with 100% accuracy. We provide CT Scan service at all 7 centres. Our centres are located in Delhi NCR at Rohini, Derawal Nagar, Mangol Puri, Yamuna Vihar, Nangloi, Hari Nagar, and Budh Vihar.
We are always the first choice of our customers because of our USPs
- Our the best services and affordable CT Scan cost in Delhi NCR
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Ganesh Diagnostic offer a wide range of CT scan that is ultimately a perfect destination for your problems. We prepare you to lead a better life without any complications and make you ready for all open solutions possible. Offering a good amount of resources and equipment, we redirect you towards overall treatment alternatives.
We believe in providing diagnostic services at a pocket-friendly price without any quality compromise. Patient satisfaction is our priority. So, we make sure that our prominent customers get a top-class CT scan center. To schedule your appointment for CT Scan, feel free to contact us and talk to our expert for your suitable time slot. We wish you a good health.
