When you get a cat scan...?

Question

Do they check the affected part, or the whole body?

Answer 1

A CAT (or CT) scan is a Computerized Tomography radiograph of an area or areas of the body that are suspected of having some type of abnormality causing symptoms.

Normally the physician only orders a CT scan of the affected part.  (Such as an abdominal CT for possible appendicitis, or other abdominal abnormalities.)  Or a CT of the head for chronic headaches or a suspected asymptomatic sinus infection.

Only on the exteremly rare occasion is a full-body CT scan ordered, and usually that is just a quick CT scan, then a netter one os performed if needed on a specific body part or area.

Answer 2

the affected party

Answer 3

My husband had ct scan on only his head. I had ct scan on only my foot. Lordy, but I hate those machines!!

Answer 4

i think its the affected part.

Answer 5

well a ct scan x rays the part of the body thats affected but it does move backwards and forwards over ur body via the bed u lay on.

hope that answers ur question xx