Computed tomography of stomach in Kharkiv

Computed tomography (CT) is one of the methods for diagnosing stomach diseases. Computed tomography produces images of stomach in a three-dimensional plane - it is an accurate and informative procedure. CT is a painless, safe and non-invasive test method.

Indications for computed tomography of stomach

CT of abdominal cavity is performed when referred by a doctor and is indicated for symptoms of digestive system diseases:

• nausea and vomiting;
• loss of appetite;
• heartburn;
• regular belching;
• feeling of fast filling of the stomach;
• vomiting with blood impurities;
• rapid loss of body weight;
• abdominal pain of unclear etiology

 If you have any of the above symptoms, make appointment with gastroenterologist. In addition, CT of stomach at “ON Clinic Kharkiv” is prescribed for suspected neoplasms, preventive examination and to monitor the dynamics of treatment of stomach diseases.

What diseases can be seen on CT of stomach

Computed tomography shows all layers of the stomach, changes in the thickness of the stomach wall, defects and congenital anomalies, the location of the neoplasm and the stage of disease development. Computed tomography of stomach shows the following:

• inflammatory diseases;
• presence of ulcers and perforations;
• polyps and neoplasms;
• scars on the stomach walls;
• congenital defects;
• foreign bodies.

 Computed tomography scanner produces images of stomach in three projections, due to which CT is much more informative than X-ray of abdominal organs, which produces images in one and two projections.

Contrast CT of stomach in Kharkiv 

To improve the examination accuracy, doctors may prescribe contrast CT of stomach. Contrast is a substance with which pathological areas of stomach are isolated, which allows them to be examined in more detail. To undergo computed tomography of stomach, you need to get prepared:

• do not eat food causing gas production for two days before CT of stomach. Such products include legumes, sweets, alcohol, carbonated drinks, nuts, cabbage, flour products;
• to do tomography of stomach, you need to come to the procedure on an empty stomach. To do this, you need to give up food 6-8 hours before examination.

 Before undergoing computed tomography of stomach, you need to take off all metal objects (earrings, rings, a belt with a badge) - the metal can distort X-rays and the final image will turn out to be inaccurate. After that, the medical staff will offer to lie with your back on the movable tomograph table. During the procedure, a CT scanner scans the body and the doctor takes an image of stomach. The examination lasts up to 10 minutes.

Contraindications to the contrast computed tomography of stomach:

• pregnancy;
• age under 14 years;
• chronic kidney disease;
• acute renal failure;
• acute emergency;
• weight over 150 kg;
• allergy to iodine-containing drugs.

 The cost of CT of stomach is determined by whether a contrast agent will be injected or not. To make appointment for examination with a gastroenterologist for CT of stomach, for CT of intestine or make appointment for gastroscopy at “ON Clinic Kharkiv”, call the specified phone number or leave a request on the website.