The pelvic cavity is an important reproductive organ in women, which includes the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It is an important place for cultivating fetuses. However, due to the unique body structure of women, they are easily susceptible to bacterial infections in daily life, causing adverse pelvic diseases and seriously affecting their physical and mental health. Therefore, regular check ups on pelvic health must be taken seriously by female friends. So, does pelvic CT require fasting?
Firstly, pelvic CT does not require fasting and can be done by eating. Fasting is only necessary for abdominal CT scans. If the doctor recommends a comprehensive examination, which requires CT scans of both the abdomen and pelvic cavity, eating is not allowed in this situation and fasting must be maintained.
Secondly, performing pelvic CT requires holding a small amount of urine to allow the bladder to fill up, which can better display the bladder and other tissues and help verify the presence of symptoms.
Thirdly, pelvic CT scans can generate radiation, and metal objects should not be worn during the examination. People with allergic constitution may experience allergic reactions after pelvic CT examination, so it is necessary to report to the examining doctor in advance and take relevant protective measures.
Finally, pregnant women are not allowed to undergo pelvic CT scans.
Diseases within the pelvic cavity can be detected through pelvic CT examination, and the vast majority of endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease can be detected. However, pelvic CT cannot detect early lymphadenopathy and tumors, and other examinations need to be combined to detect them.
