In this article, we will discuss the Nuclear Medicine pain and the diagnostic tests. We will also address some common questions related to Nuclear Medicine joint pain
What is Nuclear medicine?
Nuclear medicine is the radioactive material also known as radioactive tracers used in small amounts for the diagnosis of diseases like cancer, heart conditions etc. in the body. This medicine is also used for treatment and to look for the effect of treatment that a patient is going through for a disease like cancer. The biggest advantage of nuclear medicine is that it detects the condition accurately and at the cellular level. Early detection of the disease helps to give effective treatment which helps in easy and fast recovery.
What Are the Uses of Nuclear Medicine?
There are various uses of nuclear medicine including diagnosis, disease treatment and used to look for body functions.
Used for the diagnosis of the condition
Nuclear medicine is used in radiological tests like PET CT scans to detect any abnormality or condition in the body. This helps to give easy and early detection of the condition which helps to give effective treatment. Early treatment helps in easy and early recovery from the condition.
Used to treat the condition
Nuclear medicine can attach to the target cells or damaged cells of the body and help to destroy the cells. Different conditions used to treat nuclear medicine include different types of cancer like liver, thyroid, brain, intestinal etc. Other conditions where nuclear medication is used for the treatment include bone diseases and infections.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
A PET scan is a noninvasive radiological test used to diagnose various test conditions, PET scan uses nuclear medicine for the detection process. Nuclear medicine is given to the patient and allowed to wait for some time, till the medicine reaches the whole body. After that patient is taken for the scan and the scanning procedure helps to detect the areas of concern or abnormalities.
Different Diseases Diagnosed by Using Nuclear Medicine?
Here is the list of diseases, in which nuclear medicine is used for easy and early detection:
- Kidney Scan: This scan is used for the detection and diagnosis of abnormalities in the kidneys. Abnormalities from blood circulation, formation of tumours or filtration abnormalities. These conditions can be detected by PET scans using nuclear medicine.
- Cardiac Scans: These scans use nuclear medicine for the detection of heart abnormalities like blood flow, working of the heart, damage of the heart and other related conditions. The abnormalities can be diagnosed at an early stage which helps in easy and early recovery.
- Brain scans: These scans help to detect the abnormal conditions of the brain and associated tissues. It can detect blood flow abnormalities, tumours or infections in the brain.
- Breast scan: This scan is used to detect the abnormalities in the breasts and the conditions related to the breasts.
Other Conditions Used to Detect by Nuclear Medicine:
- Bone scans.
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid cancer
- Lymphomas
- Sarcomas
What Are the Different Types of Nuclear Medicines Used for Scanning?
There are various types of nuclear medicines used for the detection of abnormalities, These include Iodine-131, Iodine 123, Thallium-201, Gallium-67, Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose, and Indium-111. There are also some gases used in the nuclear scans like krypton-81m, xenon-133, technetium-99m etc.
Why choose Ganesh Diagnostic for a Nuclear Medicine test?
Ganesh Diagnostic is one of the most respected and prestigious Diagnostic centres that provides Nuclear Medicine tests. The radiological tests for Nuclear Medicines are backed by NABH accreditations. The centre provides free blood sample collection and pathological tests from home at affordable rates for blood tests.
Conclusion
Nuclear medicine is the radioactive material also known as radioactive tracers used in small amounts for the diagnosis of diseases like cancer, heart conditions etc. in the body. This medicine is also used for treatment and to look for the effect of treatment that a patient is going through for a disease like cancer. There are various conditions, that use nuclear medicine for detection like kidney scans, breast, scans, brain scans, hyperthyroidism etc. Patients can visit Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any type of Nuclear Medicine test.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Nuclear Medicine?
Nuclear medicine is the radioactive material also known as radioactive tracers used in small amounts for the diagnosis of diseases like cancer, heart conditions etc. in the body.
What are the Various Uses of Nuclear Medicine?
Various uses of nuclear medicine include the detection of conditions, treatment of the condition and use in PET scan.
What are the different types of nuclear medicines?
Different types of nuclear medicines include Iodine-131, Iodine 123, Thallium-201, Gallium-67, Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose, and Indium-111.
Which tests are used in Nuclear Medicine for Diagnosis?
PET CT scan uses nuclear medicine for the diagnosis of the abnormalities.
How to book an online appointment for a Nuclear Medicine test in Delhi?
Patients can call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 or visit Ganesh's diagnostic website to book an appointment for a Nuclear Medicine test in Delhi.
What is the ICD-10 code for Nuclear Medicine Pain Unspecified?
The ICD-10 code for unspecified Nuclear Medicine pain is R52.
How can Patients download Nuclear Medicine Test Reports Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download the Nuclear Medicine pain test report online.
Which Ganesh Diagnostic Centre is near me in Delhi for the Nuclear Medicine Pain Tests?
Ganesh Diagnostic Centres for Nuclear Medicine pain tests are at Rohini, Nangloi, Model Town, Hari Nagar, Mangol Puri and Yamuna Vihar.
