My docoter wants me to do a CT

I as just diagnosed with Hepatitis A, and the doctor say something
in the liver she wants to scan with CT to be sure what it is.

1. The hepatitis can be a contributor to the fact that I could not
tolerate supplements. I was not told this, but I think there might
be a connection since it is the liver that is supposed to do the
detox.

2. Question: I assume I go ahead with the CT, its important to
eliminate worse diseases from "Just" having ES, but do you guys
think it will hurt ? will it make me sick? Is CT a short or long
exposure to radiation?

As if things are not bad enough. Sorry, don't want to make anybody
feel down. I actually feel healthy for the past few days.


HIllel

--- In [hidden email], "hillelwahrman" <whillel@h...> wrote:
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> I as just diagnosed with Hepatitis A, doctor wants a scan ...

I am sorry for you. Check:

http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/ct_of_the_body.htm#Benefit&Risk

CT uses X-rays, it will not hurt, it's in one time the same as three
years the background radiation, they may use contrast fluid and that
could cause allergic reaction.

You could ask for an echo scan instead, is easy and more safe (uses
sound, sonar) but it shows less details, nevertheless it may give
enough info, if not you could consider CT again.

Apart from that, a good doctor is able to palpitate (feel with
his/her hands) a lot. That should be the first investigation!

How much can they conclude with an enzyme report?
Debbie
--- In [hidden email], "franspppp" <franspppp@y...> wrote:
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> --- In [hidden email], "hillelwahrman" <whillel@h...> wrote:
> >
> > I as just diagnosed with Hepatitis A, doctor wants a scan ...
>
> I am sorry for you. Check:
>

Hi Hillel:
The CT scanner emits ionizing radiation as it performs serial X rays of your liver. However with all the attached electronics attached to the control equipment not all of which is completely shielded there will probably be some exposure to electromagnetic radiation as well. Whether there will be enough to make you ill I have no idea.
If just you liver is scanned the newer machines should be able to do it in less than one half hour.
An MRI intentionally emits and exposes the patient to much higher levels of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (but no ionizing or X rays).
Usually these CT and MRI tests are done on organs such as the liver to eliminate the possibility of benign and cancerous tumours. Has your doctor indicated that there are blood test indicators or markers that show a possibility of a tumour being present? I'd ask if the blood work has been done and what the results mean.
Good luck.
Ray
----- Original Message -----
From: hillelwahrman
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Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 1:08 AM
Subject: [eSens] My docoter wants me to do a CT



I as just diagnosed with Hepatitis A, and the doctor say something
in the liver she wants to scan with CT to be sure what it is.

1. The hepatitis can be a contributor to the fact that I could not
tolerate supplements. I was not told this, but I think there might
be a connection since it is the liver that is supposed to do the
detox.

2. Question: I assume I go ahead with the CT, its important to
eliminate worse diseases from "Just" having ES, but do you guys
think it will hurt ? will it make me sick? Is CT a short or long
exposure to radiation?

As if things are not bad enough. Sorry, don't want to make anybody
feel down. I actually feel healthy for the past few days.


HIllel




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