Raleigh Radiology Blog

If you live around Raleigh and your doctor just ordered a CT scan, you've probably noticed the order mentions contrast, either with it or without it, and wondered what that actually changes. Do you need contrast for your CT scan, or is that just a box someone checked on a form? The real answer...

You feel fine. No chest pain, no shortness of breath, nothing that would send you running to a doctor. So what is a calcium scoring CT, and who actually needs one if nothing seems wrong in the first place? Heart disease has a habit of building quietly for years before it announces itself. A...

Is hemorrhoidal artery embolization actually a better option than traditional hemorrhoid surgery? The honest answer is that it depends on your specific case, but understanding what separates the two can make that conversation with your provider a lot more useful. If fiber, ointments, and sitz...

If you ever feel a deep, nagging ache in your knee that comes with every step you take, and climbing the stairs or standing up out of a chair has turned into something you have to brace yourself for, this isn’t just another sign of getting older. There are millions of people across the globe that...

If you're trying to deal with heavy periods, cramping, bloating, or that constant feeling of pressure in your pelvis, you're not imagining things, and you're definitely not dealing with this alone. There are millions of women, just like you, that are living with this every single month, and for a...

If you're finding yourself waking up two, three, or four times a night just to use the bathroom, or you feel like you can never quite completely empty your bladder, you're not just getting older, this is most likely a sign of something else going on. There are millions of men dealing with these...