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Zachary M. Kilpatrick
Radiologist
Dr. Zachary Kilpatrick is a radiologist practicing in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Kilpatrick specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Zachary M. Kilpatrick
- West Columbia, South Carolina
- Mercer University
- Accepting new patients
Zachary M. Kilpatrick, Jr., MD
Dr. Zachary Kilpatrick treats patients at Palmetto Imaging – West Columbia in West Columbia, SC. He is also affiliated with Palmetto Health Baptist and Global Imaging Solutions....
Right colon question?
The colon‘s primary job is to temporarily store and ultimately transport feces out of your body. It would seem that yours on that particular day was relatively empty, which essentially READ MORE
The colon‘s primary job is to temporarily store and ultimately transport feces out of your body. It would seem that yours on that particular day was relatively empty, which essentially means nothing… Unless they say it is thickened or inflamed, I really wouldn’t worry about it quite frankly.
Can radiation therapy cause bleeding?
it can and considered a complication.
How do you treat radiation burns?
https://www.healthline.com/health/radiation-dermatitis
What vitamins are good for radiation treatment?
All of ‘em. Focus on vitamin D. Get natural sun exposure. THE BEST for circadian and immune health.
Do you gain weight with radiation?
Typically not. If anything, I'd say you'd likely lose weight.
Why can't you have caffeine after a CT scan?
I don’t see why not…
Does CT contrast change urine color?
No, it does not....all the best.
What are the side effects of contrast dye after a CT scan?
Usually nothing....upon injection, you will likely experience the feeling as if you've wet your pants....it's weird and it's common. Also, upon injection, you may have a metallic READ MORE
Usually nothing....upon injection, you will likely experience the feeling as if you've wet your pants....it's weird and it's common. Also, upon injection, you may have a metallic taste in your mouth, also common. Immediate side effects can be headache, nausea, and vomiting, and they are not common. Allergy is what we all are wary of. Rash, hives, and other anaphylactic
symptoms and range from minimal to life threatening, but all are very uncommon. CT contrast has also gotten bad press about inducing renal insufficiency. We are learning that this is largely overestimated, but it's something to which we remain alert. All in all, you should be fine.
All the best,
symptoms and range from minimal to life threatening, but all are very uncommon. CT contrast has also gotten bad press about inducing renal insufficiency. We are learning that this is largely overestimated, but it's something to which we remain alert. All in all, you should be fine.
All the best,
Do you need radiation after prostate surgery?
Presumably you’re having prostate surgery for prostate cancer. If so, it all depends on whether or not the tumor is invasive or not. What this means is that the tumor may have READ MORE
Presumably you’re having prostate surgery for prostate cancer. If so, it all depends on whether or not the tumor is invasive or not. What this means is that the tumor may have invaded the outside of the prostate into adjacent structures including rectum, bladder, pelvic musculature, or seminal vesicles. Your urologist should be able to provide additional clarity.
Thank you and all the best.
Thank you and all the best.
What is the contrast used in a CT scan?
https://radiopaedia.org/articles/iodinated-contrast-media-1?lang=us#:~:text=Iodinated%20contrast%20media%20are%20contrast,and%20even%20occasionally%2C%20plain%20radiography
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Should I be concerned?
Sounds like you have significant degenerative disc disease and possible "short pedicles." MRI definitely needed and, depending on what that shows, surgery may be indicated.
All READ MORE
Sounds like you have significant degenerative disc disease and possible "short pedicles." MRI definitely needed and, depending on what that shows, surgery may be indicated.
All the best.
All the best.
CT results?
Sounds like a normal variant....
What are the side effects of radiation treatment after prostate surgery?
Hopefully nothing more than fatigue if all goes well.
Ultrasound?
Not that I can tell from this image.
all the best...
all the best...
How long does the pain last after varicocele embolization?
Shouldn't be long at all. You'd likely have more puncture site pain than pain from the embo....
Hard lump on collarbone and hip pain, is an examination needed?
I think that in your situation, either a physical and history from a doctor is warranted, and likely an MRI of the shoulder and/or hip.
All the best.
All the best.
Radiology?
The only datum listed that refers to radiation dose is DLP: 517 mGycm, but does not directly refer to the effective dose. Presuming you had a chest CT, a DLP of 517 seems pretty READ MORE
The only datum listed that refers to radiation dose is DLP: 517 mGycm, but does not directly refer to the effective dose. Presuming you had a chest CT, a DLP of 517 seems pretty "good."
There is a principle in radiology (imaging and not necessarily therapy) of ALARA. That acronym, initially referring to pediatric radiology, is applicable to all radiation based studies in all patients (https://www.acr.org/Advocacy-and-Economics/ACR-Position-Statements/FDA-Radiation-Reduction-Program)
See the following:
https://radiopaedia.org/articles/dose-length-product?lang=us#:~:text=Dose%20length%20product%20(DLP)%20measured,long%20axis%20of%20the%20patient).
There is a principle in radiology (imaging and not necessarily therapy) of ALARA. That acronym, initially referring to pediatric radiology, is applicable to all radiation based studies in all patients (https://www.acr.org/Advocacy-and-Economics/ACR-Position-Statements/FDA-Radiation-Reduction-Program)
See the following:
https://radiopaedia.org/articles/dose-length-product?lang=us#:~:text=Dose%20length%20product%20(DLP)%20measured,long%20axis%20of%20the%20patient).
How long after chemo can you start radiation?
Not to be evasive, but that depends on your baseline condition, your disease and the regimen, but not too long…
How much water should you drink during radiation?
The simplest answer is I would think a lot, but ask your physician
