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Radiology |
 X-Ray |
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SIEMENS KLINOSKOP/ HELIPHOS D
( 500 mA ) |
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The Radiology department is equipped with conventional X-Ray machine The department work load comprises of routine Radiological examination of chest, abdomen, spine and extremities. The procedures done include barium, hysterosalpinograms for the female genital tract.
Portable Radiography unit is kept in the floor of the hospital ward block for patients who are too sick to come to the main department. |
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The Radiology department is in the process of procuring latest state-of-the-art technology of digital Radiography with IITV and Fluoroscopy facility.
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| ULTRASONOGRAPHY |
The departmental work load includes routine abdominal ultrasonography, antenatal sonography for abnormalities in developing babies, ovulation monitoring, paediatric and neonatal sonography, neurosonography, mammosonography, musculoskeletal sonography, transvaginal and transrectal sonography, sonography of small parts such as thyroid, parathyroid, and scrotum.
Doppler sonography for abdomen, pregnancy, carotid and peripheral vascular diseases.
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| GE - VOLUSON 730 PRO – 4D ULTRASONOGRAPHY |
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| Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) - DEXA SCAN
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| GE - LUNAR DPX |
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Why is Bone Density Testing done ?
BMD testing is done to :
- Diagnose Osteoporosis, a systemic disease characterized by gradual loss of calcium and deterioration of bone tissue leading to weakening of bones and finally ending up with fracture.
- Predict Fracture Risk.
- Monitor Therapy.
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Osteoporosis
It is a disease where there is thinning/ weakening of the bones and it leads to fracture with minimum trauma. Even forceful cough can produce fracture in severe osteoporosis. It is the fracture of the hip and vertebrae which immobilizes the patient and is most dreaded. Osteoporosis is a preventable and treatable condition. Majority of the patients remain unrecognized and undiagnosed till fracture develops. It is more common in females esp. after the age of 40-45 yrs. |
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Normal & Osteoporotic Bone |
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Self Assessment for Osteoprosis |
| » Is there any family history of frequent fractures ? |
| » Are you a post menopausal woman & not taking estrogen ? |
| » Is your physical activity less than normal ? |
| » Is your diet low in milk products ? |
| » Are you suffering from Arthritis/Asthma ? |
| » Do you smoke or consume Alcohol in excess ? |
| » Are you under weight ? |
| » Have a thyroid condition, such as hyperthyroidism ? |
| » Have high bone turnover, which shows up in the form of excessive collagen in urine samples ? |
| » Have typeI (formerly called juvenile or insulin-denpendant) diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease ? |
The more the number of "Yes", the higher is the risk of developing osteoporosis. |
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Preparations for BMD :
- On the day of exam eat normally. Do not take calcium supplements for at least 24 hours before the test.
- Wear loose and comfortable clothes. Avoid garments that have zippers, belts, buttons made of metal.
- Inform your physician if you had a barium examination or have been injected with contrast material for a CT scan or radioisotope scan, in that case you might have to wait for 10 to 14 days.
Women should inform their physician or X-Ray technologist if there is a possibility of pregnancy. |
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| MAMMOGRAPHY |
What is Mammography ?
- Low dose X-Ray of Breasts.
- Screening tool to detect early breast cancer in women without complain.
- Screening tool to detect and diagnose breast disease in women experiencing symptoms such as lump, pain or nipple discharges.
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Why Mammograms should be done ?
- Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death after lung cancer.
- Every woman is at risk, risk increases with age.
- 94% of women are diagnosed over the age of 40 years.
- One in nine women will get this disease. If you have a family history, your chances of getting it are higher.
- Four out of five women who get breast cancer don’t have family history.
How should I prepare for Mammogram ?
- Do not schedule your mammogram for a week before your periods if your breasts are usually tender at that time.
- Best time – One week following period.
- Do not use talcum powder or lotion or deodorant under your arms or breasts that day.
- Do not be empty stomach. Take in a light meal. It is advisable.
- Notify the doctor if you are pregnant.
- Bring prior mammogram reports if any.
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