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If an ultrasound showed no gallstones in my gallbladder yet still a dilated gallbladder duct what does this mean?
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∙ 14y ago
The stones could be trapped in the bile ducts or in severe cases the stones may have broken down, due to non treatment, & have turned to 'sand'. Surgery either way will take care of most of these things...
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Your ultrasound had showed a solid mass in right breast?
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Should you have a d and c if you have not miscarried but your hormone levels are decreasing?
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Had an ultrasound yesterday. LMP was Nov 2 so you should be 7 weeks The ultrasound only showed you being 5 weeks pregnant you are going back next week for another ultrasound Should you be worried?
You have two due dates...one accourding to your last period and one accourding to the size of the child on the ultrasound...i think the ultrasound one is more accurate
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Gall stonesCholesterol StonesScientists believe cholesterol stones form when bile contains too much cholesterol, too much bilirubin, or not enough bile salts, or when the gallbladder does not empty as it should for some other reason.Pigment StonesThe cause of pigment stones is uncertain. They tend to develop in people who have cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, and hereditary blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia, in which too much bilirubin is formed.Other FactorsIt is believed that the mere presence of gallstones may cause more gallstones to develop. However, other factors that contribute to gallstones have been identified, especially for cholesterol stones.Obesity. Obesity is a major risk factor for gallstones, especially in women. A large clinical study showed that being even moderately overweight increases the risk for developing gallstones. The most likely reason is that obesity tends to reduce the amount of bile salts in bile, resulting in more cholesterol. Obesity also decreases gallbladder emptying.Estrogen. Excess estrogen from pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy, or Birth Control pills appears to increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder movement, both of which can lead to gallstones.Ethnicity. Native Americans have a genetic predisposition to secrete high levels of cholesterol in bile. In fact, they have the highest rate of gallstones in the United States. A majority of Native American men have gallstones by age 60. Among the Pima Indians of Arizona, 70 percent of women have gallstones by age 30. Mexican American men and women of all ages also have high rates of gallstones.Gender. Women between 20 and 60 years of age are twice as likely to develop gallstones as men.Age. People over age 60 are more likely to develop gallstones than younger people.Cholesterol-lowering drugs. Drugs that lower cholesterol levels in blood actually increase the amount of cholesterol secreted in bile. This in turn can increase the risk of gallstones.Diabetes. People with Diabetes generally have high levels of fatty acids called triglycerides. These fatty acids increase the risk of gallstones.Rapid weight loss. As the body metabolizes fat during rapid weight loss, it causes the liver to secrete extra cholesterol into bile, which can cause gallstones.Fasting. Fasting decreases gallbladder movement, causing the bile to become overconcentrated with cholesterol, which can lead to gallstones.Too much eating Fatty FoodsGallstones are caused by too much cholesterol or calcium in the bile your liver produces, which then can crystalize. Normally if they crystalize it happens in the gallbladder, but it could still happen in the ducts that connect your liver and your stomach.It's not clear what causes gallstones to form. Doctors think gallstones may result when: Your bile contains too much cholesterol. Normally, your bile contains enough chemicals to dissolve the cholesterol excreted by your liver. But if your bile contains more cholesterol than can be dissolved, the cholesterol may form into crystals and eventually into stones. Cholesterol in your bile has no relation to the levels of cholesterol in your blood.Your bile contains too much bilirubin. Bilirubin is a chemical that's produced when your body breaks down red blood cells. Certain conditions cause your liver to make too much bilirubin, including liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections and certain blood disorders.Your gallbladder doesn't empty correctly. If your gallbladder doesn't empty completely or often enough, bile may become very concentrated and this contributes to the formation of gallstones.
Is their still hope if no embryo was present in ultrasound at 6 weeks?
yes! i went in for an ultrasound and thought i was 7 weeks and having a miscarriage. The ultrasound showed no embryo only a yoke sac. I went to my regular doctor the next week and it was there and i was 7 weeks on that day. so just wait it out!
If i took a home pregnancy test and it came up positive and the clinic test came up negative but the ultrasound showed two babies and it's too early for a heartbeat?
The ultrasound is as conclusive as it gets. The tests have a small margin of error because they test for hormones. The ultrasound sees what is there or not. You are most certainly pregnant. Possibly with twins. If you are still early on the ultrasound can be inconclusive about that. Sometimes one of the twins will be reabsorbed into your body early on as well. I know one person that showed twins early on but only one in a later ultrasound. I hope that this is good news for you and that both babies are born healthy.
Ultra sound showed shadow on babys heart and brain?
This makes no sense and this question should have been asked to the ultrasound tech when you were there.
What does unremarkable scrotal ultrasound mean?
The scrotum is the sac around the testis and the ultrasound test that was done showed nothing abnormal. Everything is fine.
What is a sentence for ultrasound?
An ultrasound is a medical test that used sonar to look inside the body. Here are some sentences.My doctor told me the results of my ultrasound.The ultrasound showed us a picture of her baby inside her womb.Ultrasound technology allows us to look into the body without surgery.
What if the ultrasound showed that the baby has two veins?
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What is an extended gallbladder mean?
My 76 year old husband was hospitalized with severe right side pain. CT scan showed that he had an extended gallbadder. He also has a blood clot in his right lung. No stones identified. Can you tell me more about this extended gallbladder. Thanks, Patsy Darter
You had a ultrasound at 18 weeks and the US tech said she was 85-90 sure it is a girl - she showed us 3 lines - do you think that her conclusion is accurate?
Assuming she is qualified and experienced at her job she is probably right. However the ultrasound is not 100% accurate.
