Advanced Urology
Will you feel anything during a CT scan with contrast?
Some people feel warmth or a metallic taste when dye goes in. It passes quickly.
If a kidney mass or blood in your urine calls for imaging, come in and get checked.
Our Jasper Clinic welcomes Ellijay-area patients for visits, testing and follow-up.
Book a visit with Advanced Urology today.
Gilmer County patients are cared for at our Jasper Clinic on Gordon Rd, where Dr. Chirag Dave, Dr. Jason Lomboy and Britany Howard, FNP, review CT results with you in person. We'll pull up the images, show you what we're looking at, and explain what the findings mean for your next steps.
Contrast dye helps the kidneys, ureters and bladder stand out clearly. We commonly order it when there's blood in the urine, a kidney mass seen on another test, or a stone problem that needs a detailed map. Before the scan, tell us about kidney disease, allergies and any past reaction to contrast, so the imaging team can plan. Women should mention a possible pregnancy.
Drink extra water for the rest of the day unless you've been told to limit fluids. Most people return to their usual routine right away and can drive themselves home.
The scan itself takes a few minutes; most of the visit is check-in, placing an IV for the contrast and a short wait afterward. Many people feel a warm flush or a sudden sense of needing to urinate as the contrast goes in, which passes within seconds.
One of our urologists reviews the scan and goes over it with you at a Jasper appointment or by phone. If it shows a blocked kidney or a large stone, we contact you sooner to plan treatment.
Questions before the scan, or a results appointment, are a phone call away for Ellijay, East Ellijay and Cherry Log families: (678) 344-8900.
Wear comfortable clothes without metal if you can.
Questions are welcome anytime.
Bring a list of medicines.
For a contrast scan, a small IV is placed in your arm.
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