Diagnosing GI Issues with Imaging Studies

If you are suffering from gastrointestinal issues, many different imaging tests can be beneficial in diagnosing diseases of the digestive system. Standard imaging tests for gastric conditions include MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasound. Recent advances in magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) have become a viable alternative to CT scan. An MRI can assess the entire abdomen within minutes, giving sensitive diagnostic information similar to a CT scan but with more precise imaging ability.

If you are experiencing gastrointestinal issues, whether bloating, abdominal pain, trouble passing stool, difficulty swallowing, or something else entirely, reach out to your GP as soon as possible. When experiencing acute abdominal pain, a rapid imaging test is crucial in diagnosing illnesses such as choledocholithiasis, acute pancreatitis, acute cholecystitis, appendicitis, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Diagnostic tests can help medical professionals determine what is causing digestive symptoms and to choose the most effective treatment plan. If you or a loved one are experiencing digestive difficulties, consult your GP and discuss this as soon as possible.

At Houston MRI & Diagnostic Imaging, we utilize short bore High-Field 1.5 tesla MRI scan systems for High-Resolution imaging. Our CT scans offer high-resolution 3D images of the tissues and organs in your abdominal region. We also provide abdominal ultrasound, a safe and painless diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves to produce real-time images of your abdomen's internal organs and other anatomical structures.

Certified technologists perform these examinations, and board-certified radiologists directly supervise and interpret every imaging test. Houston MRI offers affordable imaging services throughout the Houston metro area. Contact us at (713)425-8190 to schedule an appointment.

Our mission at Houston MRI ® & Diagnostic Imaging is to provide patients and physicians with affordable medical diagnostic imaging in a warm and patient-friendly environment. It is our goal to make the medical imaging procedure as pleasant as possible. Our promise to our communities is "hospital quality imaging without the hospital costs" with efficient service to both our patients and physicians.

1. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/digestive-diagnostic-procedures