HIGH RESOLUTION CT SCAN (HRCT) MASTOIDS, in Kolkata

Fasting and dietary instructions:

No fasting required. Eat and drink normally before the appointment. Stay well hydrated , drink 2 to 3 glasses of water before the draw. Avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise for 12 hours before collection.

Medication guidance:

Continue all regularly prescribed medication unless your doctor has specifically instructed otherwise. Inform lab staff about all prescription drugs, supplements, herbal preparations, and protein powders you are taking.

What to bring:

Bring your doctor's prescription or test requisition, a valid photo ID, and your corporate health insurance card if using cashless OPD. Wear short sleeves or clothing with sleeves that roll up easily.

Timing:

Morning slots are recommended for most blood tests. Most markers are most stable before meals and activity. GetVisit home collection in Kolkata is available from 6:00 AM, including in Howrah and Lake Gardens.

Single standalone test:

HIGH RESOLUTION CT SCAN (HRCT) MASTOIDS. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order HIGH RESOLUTION CT SCAN (HRCT) MASTOIDS?

Your doctor orders HIGH RESOLUTION CT SCAN (HRCT) MASTOIDS in three clinical scenarios: symptom-driven investigation (jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain), medication safety monitoring (baseline and periodic checks for drugs metabolised by the liver), and preventive screening in high-risk individuals including those with diabetes, obesity, or viral hepatitis.

Who should get HIGH RESOLUTION CT SCAN (HRCT) MASTOIDS done in Kolkata?

West Bengal is reported to have one of India's highest hepatitis B carrier rates, estimated at around 4 to 5% of the population. Combined with a diet heavy in mustard oil, sweets, and fried foods, liver disease risk is significant for working adults across Ballygunge, Alipore, and Lake Gardens. HIGH RESOLUTION CT SCAN (HRCT) MASTOIDS is usually ordered as part of temporal bone or ear imaging when someone has persistent ear pain, discharge, hearing loss, dizziness, or after head trauma. It helps diagnose mastoiditis, cholesteatoma, fractures, chronic otitis media, and congenital ear problems. NAFLD affects an estimated 25 to 35% of India's urban adults , the majority unaware. Regular liver testing in Kolkata's residential areas including Jadavpur and Park Street enables lifestyle intervention before irreversible scarring occurs. Patients recovering from hepatitis, those in alcohol recovery, and anyone with persistently unexplained fatigue also benefit from regular liver monitoring.

What conditions can HIGH RESOLUTION CT SCAN (HRCT) MASTOIDS help diagnose?

Very high ALT and AST (10–50× normal) with normal ALP suggests acute hepatocellular injury , viral hepatitis, drug toxicity, or ischaemia. Predominantly elevated ALP and GGT with modest transaminases suggests bile duct obstruction or primary biliary cholangitis. An AST:ALT ratio above 2 suggests alcoholic hepatitis. Persistently low albumin with elevated bilirubin indicates advanced cirrhosis.

What do HIGH RESOLUTION CT SCAN (HRCT) MASTOIDS results mean?

Mildly elevated ALT or AST (2–3× normal): fatty liver, obesity, or medication effect , often reversible. Moderately elevated (3–10×): active viral hepatitis or drug toxicity , requires urgent investigation. Severely elevated (>10×): acute liver injury , a medical emergency. High bilirubin: liver processing failure, bile duct obstruction, or haemolysis. Low albumin: significant loss of liver synthetic function, seen in advanced cirrhosis or malnutrition.

How often should HIGH RESOLUTION CT SCAN (HRCT) MASTOIDS be repeated?

Adults with no liver risk factors and a previously normal result: annually. Patients with NAFLD or treated hepatitis: every 6 months. Patients on hepatotoxic medication: baseline before starting, then at 1 month, 3 months, and every 6 months during treatment. Patients with active liver disease: at intervals specified by their gastroenterologist.

What happens after HIGH RESOLUTION CT SCAN (HRCT) MASTOIDS results are ready?

Book a follow-up consultation after reviewing your results. GetVisit stores your reports alongside your previous test history, so your doctor sees your full health trend , not just today's snapshot. This longitudinal context significantly improves the clinical value of each repeat test.