An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) X-rays are used to take pictures of the organs of the urinary tract. These are the organs through which urine (pee) passes and is removed from the body. They include you:
- kidneys, two organs below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. They filter your blood and float waste and auxiliary water in your urine (urination).
- Hollow organs in the pelvis (area under your abdomen) in urine. It stores urine.
- Pupillary, a convenient tube that brings urine from the kidneys into the urethral boutus.
IVP uses contrast fluid to show these organs fully on X-rays. In males, IVP x-rays may still show the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. It is located just below the bladder and prepares the liquid portion of the sperm.
During IVP, the contrast fluid is, an intravenous (iv) Trace. The dye flows through your bloodstream to the kidneys, which filter it. The dye accumulates in the organs of your urinary tract and they appear white on X-rays. This allows your doctor to see blockages or other problems affecting your urinary tract. This allows care providers to see blockages and other problems affecting the urinary tract.
IVP is no longer used. Instead, care providers usually order a CT scan (computerized tomography) to view the urinary tract. However, IVP is useful in certain situations.
The physician can assign pros and cons to the presence of IVP or CT scan. In some cases, an MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging) or ultrasound may be an option for viewing the urinary tract.
Other name: Fecal Urography, intravenous urography
What is it used for?
IVP can be used to find underlying signs related to the urinary tract or prostate. It can be used to diagnose disorders such as
- Kidney stones
- Bladder or urine leader stones.
- Kidney cysts
- Enlarged prostate (BPH)
- Tumors of the kidney, bladder, or urethra (cancer-like, not cancerous)
- Congenital anomalies affecting the structure of the urinary tract
- Scarring as a result of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
IVP is usually not used during pregnancy or in men and women.
Why is IVP necessary?
IVP may be necessary if there are signs of urinary tract damage. These can be
- Pain in your side or back
- Sharp pains in your stomach, her, groin or back
- Blood in your urine
- Cloudy or dirty urine to coat your urine
- Pain when urinating
- Often you have to pee or cannot pee
- Nausea and vomiting
- Swelling of the legs and feet
- Fever and tremors
IVP may also be necessary if there are many urinary tract infections or if there is damage that destroys the urinary tract.
What Happens During IVP?
IVP can be performed by a physician or clinic. It is often performed by a radiologist (a care provider trained to take X-rays). The procedure takes about an hour and usually consists of the following steps
- You typically undress yourself and pull your clothes on.
- You turn your back to the X-Ray table. The technician uses the X-Ray to make sure the machine is suitable for you.
- The technician applies an injection to a vein in your arm or hand and sprays a contrast solution.
- Various X-rays are taken to see how the kidneys filter out the colorant. They are asked to assume different positions.
- The technician has the opportunity to wrap a special belt tightly around the abdomen. This helps maintain contrast fluid in the kidneys. After the tire is removed, more X-rays are taken to show how the kidney contrast fluid flows through the umbrella reader into the bladder.
- You will be asked to go to the bathroom or bed to pee before you are ready for IVP. After this, a final x-ray is used to see if any urine remains in the bladder. This shows how well the bladder works to empty the urine.
Using more fluid after the test will certainly help to get the contrast fluid out of your body.
Do I need to prepare for the test?
Your physician will provide you with a manual on how to prepare for the IVP. You will probably need to fast the night before the test after midnight (do not eat or drink). You can also be asked to take a soft laxative the evening before your IVP. A laxative drink (poo) to help empty the bowels.
Was there any danger in the test?
There is little chance of getting an allergic reaction to the contrast solution. Often the response can be treated medically. Nonsense reactions are rare. However, there are certain situations, such as other allergies, congestive heart failure, diabetes, etc., that increase the chances of problems. Ask your own supplier if you have any of these criteria. Medications may be available prior to IVP to reduce the possibility of a reaction to the dye.
Once the contrast fluid is injected, you may feel itchy, warm, or anxious. Some people have an iron flavor in their mouth. These sensations are innocent and usually remain immediately.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or think you are pregnant; IVP guarantees low doses of radiation. The dose is not harmful to most people, but is harmful to the fetus.
What do the results mean?
IVP images are examined by a diagnostic radiologist. This is a physician who examines X-rays, MRIs, and other medical images to diagnose disease. The radiologist sends a report of the IVP findings to the physician. This report literally describes what can be seen on the x-ray.
- Normal totals mean:
- Your urinary tract organs looked pretty good, but your snack was barely visible.
- Your kidneys, urethral leaders, and urinary tract did their best to filter the dye away from your body.
- For men, the prostate was a faithful quantity and virtually no task.
- One or many urinary organs turned out not to have the right volume or the right shape. Or were not in a simple space.
- There could be a tumor, granite, cyst, trauma, scar, or another abnormal area of tissue that blocks the flow of urine.
- Your urinary tract did not filter the dye from your body and / or did not release it completely from your body, as it were.
- The man’s prostate gland was more than normal.
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