Discussions tagged “Medical Imaging”

I recently had to get a CT scan and the doctor injected me with Visipaque 320mg/ml Inj. The scan went well, but I was surprised and a little scared because I experienced some side effects. While most were minor, a few were more serious. I looked up the possible side effects and the list was a lot longer than I expected. I wanted to share my experience and see if others had similar reactions. I also want to know if anyone has experienced any long term side effects, or how to manage them. I was really scared when I was having these symptoms. What did you do when you had the side effects?

For those who have undergone medical imaging involving Gastrografin Solution 120ml, you might be familiar with the taste and potential side effects. I had a recent CT scan that required me to drink this iodine-containing contrast, and while it did its job well, it was certainly an unpleasant experience. I've heard that some people don’t have any issues, while others have varying degrees of discomfort and side effects. How has your experience been? Did you get it orally or as an enema? What were the side effects if any? I’m curious to know if anyone has any tips to make this process more bearable. I had stomach cramps, heartburn, and a general feeling of nausea, but thankfully, nothing too severe. Curious to know if others had similar experiences.