A barium enema is an X-ray exam of your rectum and colon. This test helps your doctor detect problems such as blockages, tumors, polyps, or other problems.
A CT scan is an imaging test that takes detailed pictures of your soft tissues. Learn what to expect before, during, and after the test.
Mammography is an X-ray exam of your breast tissue. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this imaging test.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that lets your doctor see detailed pictures of the inside of your body. MRI combines the use of strong magnets and radio waves to form an MRI image.
A nuclear medicine scan uses a special camera to create pictures of your organs (such as your heart, lungs, liver, and gallbladder) and your bones. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this test.
An X-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint problems, or to check the heart and lungs (chest X-ray).
A bone X-ray is a way to take pictures of bones. Low dose radiation (X-rays) is passed through the body, producing images of the bones on film.
A gallium scan is an imaging test. It is done to look for inflammation, infection, or cancer in your body.
This exam will help find out if a problem in your colon is causing your symptoms. It is an X-ray that is taken of your colon.
IVP is short for intravenous pyelogram. This test will show if you have a problem with a kidney, your ureters, or your bladder. A problem with one of these could be causing your symptoms.
