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Radiology - Health Tips
A radiologist attends 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school and 5-6 years of post-medical school training. Radiology is broken down into many different types of modalities: General x-ray, Barium studies, Mammography, Ultrasound.
Most people have experienced x-rays at one time or another, chest x-ray, an x-ray for a broken bone.
Occasionally your doctor may order a Barium swallow or a GI series, this is to investigate problems with swallowing or stomach pain.
Mammography is a special x-ray of the breast used to diagnose early breast cancer. Women should be aware that one in ten patient will be called back from a screening mammogram for additional views and an ultrasound. This is usually realted to dense breast tissue or technical problems and the vast majority turn out normal.
Ultrasound is an imaging modality that requires no radiation. It is used to evaluate a variety of medical conditions as well as confirming normal as well as diagnosing potential problems and complications of pregnancy. In patients with gynecologic problems such as abnormal uterine bleeding or pelvic pain, your doctor may ask for a transvaginal study. This is because the uterus and ovaries are seen in much better detail. Other utilization for ultrasound include studies of the gallbladder, liver, kidneys, blood vessels, spleen, pancreas and testicles.
If you should have any questions about your testing contact your personal physician or the facility that is going to perform your test since in many cases you are going to need some preparation prior to the testing.
