CT scan after effects

jfist1

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Posted 7/13/2017 12:40 AM (GMT 0)

I had a CT scan this morning and ever since then I have had a lot discomfort and gas. I drank the usual liter of barium and had a Buscopam shot just be fore the dye injection. I have had a CT scan before, but did not feel like this after.....any suggestions?

Labradorite

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Posted 7/13/2017 12:50 AM (GMT 0)

do you have a stricture or partial obstruction or is it just gas? try taking gas reducing meds if you think thats what it is.

jfist1

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Posted 7/13/2017 12:55 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks for the reply, I have had lots of gurgling and bloating in the last 6 months, and I believe that's what the surgeon was hoping to determine with this CT. But I will try the gas reducer. Thanks!

scifigal2k

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Posted 7/13/2017 1:01 AM (GMT 0)

My stomach is usually a bit upset after contrast. Just keep an eye on it - if pain or other side effects get severe, call your dr.

jfist1

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Posted 7/13/2017 1:07 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks, I forgot to mention the diarrhea, it hasn't really stopped since 4 hours after the scan lol.

gumby44

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Posted 7/13/2017 1:34 AM (GMT 0)

I think that's totally normal. I always had bad diarrhea and gas pains after CT scans with the contrast that I had to drink. It might last a couple of days. Drink lots of fluids and easy to digest foods for a couple of days.

jfist1

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Posted 7/13/2017 3:29 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks for the advice gumby.....pain and gas has started to subside some what.

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