Why is radiologist reffering me for a CAT scan?!
Question: Why is radiologist reffering me for a CAT scan!?
I had x-rays taken of my lower left rib cage on 4/29/08!. There is swelling, and lots of pain!. The radiologist said there was no fractures or breaks but if the pain and swelling doesn't go away in 4 to 5 days I need to have a CAT scan!. Why would I need a CAT scan if nothing showed up on my x-ray!. Should I be worried!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
IF the pain and swelling doesn't go away, you should get a CAT scan!.!. IF!. CAT scans shows more soft tissue than a simple x-ray does, so if you've got problems, chances are it's not necessarily related to the bones themselves!.Www@Answer-Health@Com