Category: Pelvic Scans

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What to expect before, during, and after a CT scan with contrast

Learn more about why your doctor recommended a CT scan with contrast, see what conditions it can help detect, and find out what to expect during your scan....

December 10, 2024 – 8 min read

How Imaging Can Help Diagnose Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease

Doctors often use various tests to diagnose ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Symptoms of these inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) can mimic those of other conditions, making them more difficult to diagnose. Crohn’s disease...

December 9, 2022 – 2 min read

What Is a Pelvic CT Scan?

Computed tomography (CT) is a noninvasive test that takes several cross-sectional images of an area of the body that are combined into one 3D image. Your physician may order a pelvic CT scan...

August 13, 2021 – 2 min read

Moving Beyond Back Pain

Whether caused by sleeping in the wrong position, picking up a box that was too heavy or unknown reasons, pain in your low back can severely impact your quality of life. While your...

July 20, 2020 – 2 min read

Which Cancers Can a Pelvic CT Scan Detect?

A pelvic CT scan is a powerful imaging tool that can detect and monitor multiple cancer types, including colorectal, bladder, cervical, prostate, ovarian, and testicular cancers. This non-invasive procedure helps doctors identify tumors,...

January 16, 2019 – 8 min read

Diagnosing With a Pelvic CT Scan

Pelvic CT Scan A pelvic CT scan takes detailed, cross-sectional images of the bones, organs, blood vessels and soft tissue in your pelvis. This type of scanning can be useful for diagnosing a...

January 9, 2018 – 4 min read

What Your Doctor Can Learn from a Pelvis CT Scan

If you’re suffering from certain ailments or presenting certain symptoms, your healthcare provider may need to turn to imaging to help hone in on the correct diagnosis. In many cases, that may be...

August 3, 2017 – 3 min read