Q. My test reports show an L1 compression fracture. Please advice.

Hi doctor,

I have done a CABP1 test and CT abdomen pelvis with contrast for periumbilical pain. Multiple axial CT images of the abdomen and pelvis with IV was done. The contrast was obtained, followed by 2D coronal reformats. And the contrast dose is 3.33 fl oz Omnipaque 350. All CT scans at this facility use dose modulation, iterative reconstruction, and or weight-based dosing when appropriate to reduce radiation dose to as low as reasonably achievable.

The findings were initial images of the lung bases are clear. Visualized heart size is normal. The liver is normal. No cholelithiasis. No biliary dilatation. The pancreas is normal. No pancreatic ductal dilatation is seen. No splenomegaly. Adrenal glands are normal. Kidneys enhance symmetrically. No hydronephrosis. The stomach is distended with oral contrast material. No dilated small. The bowel is seen. The appendix is not identified. By history, appendectomy. The portions of the ascending colon, hepatic flexure, and proximal. Transverse colon and rectum are under distended and partially decompressed. This degrades the evaluation of this segment of the colon. No adenopathy. The bladder is near completely collapsed with wall thickening. This degrades the evaluation of the bladder. Scattered atherosclerotic calcific lesions are present, age indeterminate L1 compression fracture. Please provide the prescription and advise on the CT scan report and blood test report.

Hi doctor,

I have been physically not significantly active during this corona period. I have recently started strengthening my leg muscles (for two weeks), and while doing so, I observed a lot of gas formation in my stomach and usually come out during the workout. Also, I was having pain in my stomach in my naval region until I finish my workout. Hence my primary care doctor asked me to have a CT scan of the abdomen with the pelvis region and advised me to consult a GI (gastrointestinal) doctor. She also did a full blood profile check-up suspecting diabetic and low hemoglobin levels. I did have a little back pain, but I did not complain about that as it was significantly less, and I was under the impression that it is just normal as it is significantly less, and maybe that is for my long working hours these days. But after seeing my CT scan result, I am scared.

I know I will have to consult an ortho doctor for that back pain, but it will take some time as they are not so available, and there is a long queue at this point. I have already taken an appointment on this month with a GI specialist.