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It can also look at all your abdominal organs at the same time. Images are taken in 'slices' through your abdomen. These images can then be put together to create a 3D picture of your abdomen and bowel.  \nWhat does a CT scanner look like?  \nA CT scanner looks like a giant polo mint. It is circular with a large hole in the middle and is open at both ends.  \nDuring the scan you will be asked to lie on the scan table. The table will move in and out of the scanner as it takes the images.  \nWhy do I need a CT scan?  \nYou will have recently seen your doctor about a medical problem who should have discussed their reason for wanting a CT scan of your abdomen.  \nSome reasons include:  \n• Abdominal pain  \n• Altered bowel habits  \n• Unexplained weight loss  \n• Loss of blood/anaemia.  \nYou may have inconclusive or failed tests such as a barium enema or colonoscopy. Or your consultant may feel that you are unable to tolerate these tests.  \nA CT scan produces very detailed images of your abdomen and may help provide extra information about your condition. If you are unsure why the scan is necessary, it is best to talk to your doctor who will have all your details.  \nWill I need any special preparation for the scan?  \nYou will need special preparation for this scan so that your large bowel can be visualised well on the scan. When you book your CT scan appointment you will be given a bottle of Omnipaque (an X-ray dye which highlights your bowel) . A Radiology nurse will discuss the preparation with you and answer any queries you may have.  \n• The preparation should be started 2 days before the CT scan appointment.  \n• The bottle of Omnipaque will contain enough dye to make 5 portions of the drink.  \n• Dilute 10mls of Omnipaque in 250mls of water (1 portion) .  \n• Drink a portion of the fluid every 12 hours until all 5 have been taken.  \nExample:  \n2 days before scan:  \n• morning (7 .00am) -dilute 10mls of Omnipaque in 250mls of water, drink full amount (1st portion)  \n• afternoon (7 .00pm) -drink 2nd portion 12 hours later  \n1 day before scan:  \n• morning (7 .00am) -drink 3rd portion  \n• afternoon (7 .00pm) -drink 4th portion  \nDay of scan  \n• morning (7 .00am) -5th (final) portion  \n• attend for scan 30 minutes before appointment time to drink extra 1 litre of fluid  \nWhat will happen when I arrive?  \nOn arrival in the Radiology department you will need to book in at the main reception. You will have been asked to arrive 30 minutes before your appointment time. A clinical assistant or radiographer will collect you and take you to prepare for your scan.  \nAs well as the preparation you have had at home, you will be asked to drink another litre of fluid immediately before the scan. Your  \nco-operation is important and drinking the full amount of the preparation drink helps the Radiologist to interpret the scan andwill help give more accurate results.  \nWill I need an injection?  \nYou will require an injection of X-ray contrast (dye) which is a liquid that highlights your blood vessels and organs on the scan and helps give more information.  \nWho performs my scan?  \nThe person who carries out the scan is called a radiographer. They will explain your procedure thoroughly when you come for your appointment.  \nA radiologist (a doctor specially trained in looking at X-rays) will interpret the scan and send the results to your doctor.  \nWhat will happen during the scan?  \nWhen it is time for your scan you will be asked to change into a hospital gown, you will then be asked to lie on the scanner table. You will require an injection of X-ray dye. 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