Cell phones do have a plus side, though. They are a college studentâs link to home, family, and friends. College can be scary and a freshman in college usually talks to family up to 13 times a week. This support and need to communicate with parents and other family members is important for a college studentâs success.
Computed Tomography (CT) - Abdomen and Pelvis. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis is a diagnostic imaging test used to help detect diseases of the small bowel, colon and other internal organs and is often used to determine the cause of unexplained pain. CT scanning is fast, painless, noninvasive and accurate.
CT scans of the abdomen. If you are having a CT scan of your abdomen, you might be asked: to drink a liquid contrast medium some time before the scan. to drink more of the liquid contrast or water in the x-ray department. not to eat or drink after midnight the night before the scan (this is for a CT scan of the inside of the large bowel, called CT colonography)