An x-ray creates pictures of organs in the body. This type of x-ray takes a picture of organs in the abdomen.
Abdominal Organs
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Your doctor may order this test if there is a problem in your abdomen. The area includes everything from just under your chest to your pelvic area. Some symptoms that may make your doctor concerned include:
Complications are rare. If you are planning to have an x-ray, your doctor will review a list of possible complications.
A x-ray does use radiation. You and your doctor will weigh the harms and benefits of this test. An x-ray may not be advised if you are pregnant. Be sure to discuss these risks with your doctor before the test.
Usually no special preparation is needed.
You will remove your clothes and put on a hospital gown. You will also need to remove all metal items, like jewelry and watches.
Tell your doctor if you:
You will lie flat on your back under the x-ray machine. You will be asked to remain still while the x-ray is taken. Between x-rays, you may be asked to move into another position. You may also be asked to stand upright.
You will be able to leave after the test is done.
The x-ray will take about 10 minutes
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RESOURCES:
American Urological Association
http://www.urologyhealth.org
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov
CANADIAN RESOURCES:
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
http://www.kidney.ab.ca
The Public Health Agency of Canada
ttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
References:
Kidney, ureter, and bladder x-ray. John Hopkins Medical Center website. Available at: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/test_procedures/urology/kidney_ureter_and_bladder_x-ray_92,P07719. Accessed November 10, 2012.
The Merck Manual website. Available at: http://www.merck.com/mmpe/index.html.
The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests. Yale University School of Medicine; 1997.
Last reviewed November 2012 by Brian Randall, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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