Gallstones are one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases. Imaging techniques play an important role in assessing the location, size, and number of gallstones, and the effects of gallstones on other organs. The most commonly used diagnostic techniques for gallstone disease today are abdominal ultrasound, abdominal CT scan, and MRI.

I am 48 years old, female with a history of chronic colitis that has not yet been cured. Now, I have had an X-ray of the colon, the results are lacunae, irregular margins, clear, wide and hard bottom. So the doctor asked me what does the X-ray result of the colon with a defect, irregular border mean? Is this condition dangerous? I thank the doctor.

Hello doctor, can you tell me what does the X-ray result of the colon with a baryte border around it mean? I'm 38 years old, the male has no medical problems. Thank you doctor.

A 29-year-old patient with intestinal tuberculosis 2 years ago, the X-ray results showed that the loops of intestines were fused together and could not be separated. Doctor let me ask if the patient with intestinal tuberculosis is found to be attached to the intestinal loop, is it normal?

Abdominal CT scan, also known as abdominal tomography, is a computerized tomography method that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the internal structures of the abdomen. Abdominal CT scan helps to quickly and accurately detect abnormalities in the abdomen.

Whole body computed tomography or whole body CT scan is a diagnostic imaging method that examines the structures and organ systems inside the body in a general way. The purpose of whole body computed tomography is to detect small lesions at an early stage and is used in cancer screening. This technique is increasingly chosen by many people, but not everyone understands whole body computed tomography, in which cases should a whole body computed tomography be indicated.

Diverticula are small pouches that form in the wall of the colon. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become infected and/or inflamed. If left untreated, the condition can become more serious and lead to an abscess or intestinal blockage. To diagnose diverticulitis, your doctor will usually order a CT scan of your abdomen and pelvis.

Renal cysts are usually diagnosed by imaging tests, mainly ultrasound. If the doctor suspects malignancy, MRI and CT scans may be ordered to determine the cause and provide appropriate treatment.

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disease that can negatively affect the kidneys, heart, and brain. Recognizing the symptoms and causes of the disease will help patients control and treat the disease early. From there, patients with polycystic kidney disease will minimize health complications.