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hoppimike
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Apparently it can be done O.O
Why don't we do this more? O.O
Wouldn't it provide a possibly very fast diagnosis?
Apparently CT and MRI scans and even X-rays can also be used probably to varying extents of success, but they sound like a bit too much work and potentially harmful if done too much.
Ultrasound though.......
Opinions?
Hoppi :)- Re: OMG... ultrasound scanning for p... uchihaMadara
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This is a reply to # 1,782,169Ultrasound (US) is more feasible than MRI or CT scans. With US, you can get a real-time picture of parasites/worms moving around in open areas. Ultrasoundss are cheaper and safer than high-radiation CTs or high-electro magnetic resonance imaging.
It's not done more due to lack of motivation by physicians. They look for symptoms, deduce which tests to do, consult other specialists, and sometimes look for parasites when medical history or symtomps strongly point to parasites. Few physicians specialize in parasites, so it may be a lack of recognition as well. But, if an ultrasound exam costs $1,500, many insurance claims will not justify looking for parasites and place the financial burden on the patient. It could very well be monetary reasons, as well as lack of experience. An ultrasound is cheaper (~$200-300) for the patient if it is necessary for the patient, according to insurance companies that must cover the costs.
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- Re: OMG... ultrasound scanning for p... cuzjay420
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- Re: OMG... ultrasound scanning for p... hoppimike
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This is a reply to # 1,782,177Great post thank you :)
So erm, how much does an ultrasound cost, out of interest? As you stated both $1,500 and $200-300?
Funny thing is ultrasound scanners themselves can be bought on eBay of $1,500 lol, so.. I really can't believe the technology is that expensive!
I think it's a very logical thing to do, to see what's going on inside the body by LOOKING INSIDE the body.. and doing it without sticking cameras up you or cutting you open!! That's all fairly primitive IMO... >.<- Re: OMG... ultrasound scanning for p... cuzjay420
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,782,265I had an ultrasound done when they couldnt figure out what was wrong with me like 10 years ago, then they said "oh this boy has a rotten gallbladder"!!!
ughhh as I type this my stomach is making crazy noises, last night was bad too, my friend was like what the hell is going on in there....
- Re: OMG... ultrasound scanning for p... cuzjay420
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- Re: OMG... ultrasound scanning for p... cuzjay420
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This is a reply to # 1,782,169heres a case of Ascaris cured because they found them in the ducts through ultrasound...
http://medind.nic.in/ibn/t06/i1/ibnt06i1p85.pdf
- Re: OMG... ultrasound scanning for p... LoricaLady
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This is a reply to # 1,782,253What I found interesting is that they still haven't gotten it that Ascaris are common, not just 3rd world country problems. They think their findings are - figuratively speaking - a fluke,
Hopefully with more ultra sound use they, & the populace, will start to catch on.- Re: OMG... ultrasound scanning for p... donjay
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,782,280I suppose it comes down to money. And they don't see a problem with the stool samples.
Even a private clinic here in the UK woudld suggest the stool sample route - no one markets ultrasound as a guaranteed way to check for parasites and if there was money in it they would. So maybe it's not that perfect?
I think the problem could be where to look (there's a lot of area to cover) but on the other hand lots of people here can specify where they feel Tapeworms 'hooking on'.
Personally, I'd love one!- Re: OMG... ultrasound scanning for p... cuzjay420
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This is a reply to # 1,782,431Ya well docs have to realize and learn that stool tests come back negative almost 80& of the time from the infected person, the person isnt always passing eggs and passing segments(which most stool tests dont test for anyways), people put worms in stool tests all the time they dont come back positive almost 100% of the time, all the lab workers know to look for are eggs.
I f***ing hate the stool tests and I hope one day I change that or somebody else does..
They need to start treating based on symptoms and or doing other tests like muscle tests,DNA stool tests, or ultrasounds..- Re: OMG... ultrasound scanning for p... hoppimike
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This is a reply to # 1,782,550Yeah I agree, it's a great shame.
This is why I'm not going to the doctor.
For now I guess I'll see if this prazi does anything :)
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