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Do I Need CT Scan Of Abdominal And Pelvic Area When I Don't Have Any Symptoms But My Liver Levels Are High ?

I was referred to a gastroenterologist by my primary care physician . I have seen him 2 times with bloodwork taken. i have no symptoms, but my bloodwork revealed high liver levels The specialist referred me to a CT scan of the abdominal/ pelvic area. do i really need the CT scan - when i don t have any symptoms. He asked me if anyone in my family has had colon cancer - and no one has. I have recently (within the last year) lost 50 pounds intentionly. I took HCG drops through my chiropractor to get the weight loss started.
Mon, 9 Apr 2012
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rapid weight loss is one of the indication of hidden cancer ,and having raised liver function test i suggest first to go for Ultrasound examination of abdomen pelvis first rather than CT Scan,. it gives clue of whether this may be because of obstruction in biliary track(malignancy induced?).
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Do I Need CT Scan Of Abdominal And Pelvic Area When I Don't Have Any Symptoms But My Liver Levels Are High ?

rapid weight loss is one of the indication of hidden cancer ,and having raised liver function test i suggest first to go for Ultrasound examination of abdomen pelvis first rather than CT Scan,. it gives clue of whether this may be because of obstruction in biliary track(malignancy induced?).