What is an MRI scan used to diagnose?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive test used to diagnose medical conditions.
MRI scanner can be used to diagnose:
Brain and spinal cord lesions.
Tumours, cysts, and other anomalies in various parts of the body.
Breast screening.
Injuries or abnormalities of the joints, such as the knee and shoulder.
Certain types of heart problems
Diseases of the liver and other abdominal organs
Pelvic evaluation.
Fetal anomalies.
What are the different types of diagnostic imaging?
X-rays.
CT scan (Computed Tomography scan)
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Ultrasound.
Nuclear medicine imaging, including positron emission tomography (PET).
What is the most common medical imaging technique?
X-RAYS.
What is Ultrasound imaging used for?
Ultrasound is used to study the function of moving structures in real-time.
Transabdominal scans- For imaging liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, uterus and ovaries.
Obstetrics examinations.
Doppler studies.
Transvaginal scans.
Transrectal scans.
Ultrasound-guided aspirations, biopsies and FNAC.
When should I see a pulmonary specialist?
Chronic cough for more than 2 weeks or frequent episodes of cough for months/years.
Allergy not under control i.e. frequent requirement of syrup or oral medications and little change in the environment causing trouble.
Presence of Blood in the sputum (phlegm).
Unexplained weight loss associated with cough.
Overweight/obese with excessive daytime sleepiness/irritations.
Localized Chest pain increasing with deep breathing.
Difficulty in breathing (Breathlessness) on exertion or on routine activities.
Unexplained fever (fever of unknown origin).
History of smoking.
To rule out occupational lung disease.
A child having respiratory problems, not responding to routine symptomatic treatment.
Screening at-risk individuals (employee working in industries).
Contact history with tuberculosis patient in the household (contact) to rule outspread of the disease.
What are the early signs of lung disease?
Unproportionate breathlessness i.e. difficulty breathing even for routine daily activities.
Cough not responding to homemade therapies/ OTC drugs.
Hoarseness of voice.
Early Morning bringing out more quantity of expectoration/phlegm/sputum.
How does lung cancer feel?
There are no specific symptoms and signs suggestive of lung cancer it may be asymptomatic (no symptoms) to severely decreased lung functions or symptoms (breathlessness/hemoptysis/chest pain/weight loss).
How do I know if I have damaged my lungs?
Lung damage can be assessed Screening by PFT/spirometry (lung function) and HRCT CHEST.
Does lung cancer spread quickly?
Depends upon the type of tumor and most of them will present at an advanced stage. To detect early cancer screening essentially, especially for high-risk persons (smokers/ exposure of occupational hazards/family history of cancer).
When should I consult a Urologist?
Have blood in your urine (Hematuria).
Experience consistent pain or burning while urinating, which could indicate a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Have a frequent need to urinate or have difficulty urinating.
Experience incontinence.
Have frequent UTIs.
Have severe constipation.
Conditions exclusive to men include problems with getting or keeping an erection; anything related to fertility; an elevation or change in your prostate-specific antigen (PSA); an abnormal prostate exam or a testicular mass or persistent pain. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, yet in its early stages, prostate cancer often has no symptoms.
Women experience urological problems differently, such as urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections. They also may have a urinary fistula, pelvic organ prolapse, and voiding dysfunction.
