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What Does "diverticular Changes" On An Abdominal CT Scan Report Indicate?
Question: I had an abdom CT scan last week. The lab report says "diverticular changes"? I know there are 2 different kinds, there is a very large hiatal hernia, the bladder is not well distended? And that, most of my stomach is actually in the chest?? What does all this mean?
Brief Answer:
need more info
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Am i right in asuming that diverticuli are in the colon?
Did the CT show presence of inflammation around the diverticuli? what is the size of the hernia?
It would be helpful if you could upload the ct report.
I would need some information about your pain
1 site
2 severity
3 duration
If there is no diverticulitis on CT, then diverticulitis are not a cause for worry.
A hiatus hernia can cause a difficulty in swallowing which can be managed with antacids in majority of cases and does not pose any immediate problems.
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
need more info
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Am i right in asuming that diverticuli are in the colon?
Did the CT show presence of inflammation around the diverticuli? what is the size of the hernia?
It would be helpful if you could upload the ct report.
I would need some information about your pain
1 site
2 severity
3 duration
If there is no diverticulitis on CT, then diverticulitis are not a cause for worry.
A hiatus hernia can cause a difficulty in swallowing which can be managed with antacids in majority of cases and does not pose any immediate problems.
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
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Dr. Shanthi.E
I read you "word for word" from the CT report. "diverticular change of the colon with possible minimal pericolonic stranding and inflammation in the left lower quadrant", Large retrocardiac hiatal hernia." "Most of the stomach is actually within the chest." "No lymphadenopathy, no ascites and no hydronephrosis." Sorry, but I don't know how to up load anything(paper or pictures)
Brief Answer:
might need surgery for hernia
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Seems like you will need surgery for your hiatus hernia in case your symptoms persist. There is colonic diverticulosis.it can be easilybteated with antibiotics.
I would suggest high fibre diet with fibre supplementation with psyllium husk to prevent future diverticulitis.
You can take nuts and seeds once the pain has stopped.
Reports you can upload on right side of your dashboard or you can send it to YYYY@YYYY and with subject as ATTN: Dr. Samir Patil
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
might need surgery for hernia
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Seems like you will need surgery for your hiatus hernia in case your symptoms persist. There is colonic diverticulosis.it can be easilybteated with antibiotics.
I would suggest high fibre diet with fibre supplementation with psyllium husk to prevent future diverticulitis.
You can take nuts and seeds once the pain has stopped.
Reports you can upload on right side of your dashboard or you can send it to YYYY@YYYY and with subject as ATTN: Dr. Samir Patil
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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