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I recently had a Cat scan to check out my lower back, because of chronic pain. The results also showed lymph nodes on the back of my stomach. The dr. Recommended another Cat scan , and I would need to fast for 6 hrs, and drink some liquid. What should my concerns be?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Swollen lymph nodes mad be sign of inflammation or infection on body,not just abdomen, but also may indicate something more seroious such as lymphoma. It woul dbe better if you do MRI scan which will show more details about these nodes and then treatment can be planned.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. DR. Ivan Rommstein
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What Causes Lymph Nodes At The Back Of Stomach?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Swollen lymph nodes mad be sign of inflammation or infection on body,not just abdomen, but also may indicate something more seroious such as lymphoma. It woul dbe better if you do MRI scan which will show more details about these nodes and then treatment can be planned. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. DR. Ivan Rommstein