Urgent Ctap Op

[ferlew]

After a few days in hospital with symptomatic anaemia, Hb level of 57, I was discharged yesterday and on the discharge notes it said to be followed up in anaemia clinic and have urgent CTAP OP.
Could anyone enlighten me please.

[DTCwordfan]

Fingers crossed Ferlew and you have unearthed a fair number of ABers needing Specsavers or brain transplants (as to their perverted minds!).

[ferlew]

I wouldn't mind DTC, it wasn't even in ChatterBank :)

[choux]

Ferlew, please try not to panic or overthink this, just wait for the doctor(s) to tell you their findings.
I don't believe that Google is anyone's best friend who is awaiting a diagnosis. By all means seek more details or understanding after the diagnosis. I wish you well with the outcome.

[ferlew]

Thank you Choux, I don't really understand any of the medical links anyway, so won't be panicking over them. I really wanted to know what was involved in the procedure after already having the cameras "up", "down" and through my nose into my throat. I understand they were needed to search for where the blood may be going.
I'm a bit of a wuss with invasive procedures.

[choux]

Wuss away, ferlew, I, for one, will not blame you for that. I think hospitals are much better these days for putting patients at ease when undergoing invasive testing, thank God.

I still remember fondly the kind Sister who rubbed my back throughout my gastroscopy as I elected to have it without any anaesthetic. It was just mind over matter for me.

Here's hoping you do not have to wait too long for the scan.

[wardie100]

I wonder if they actually meant CT TAP which is a CT abdo/thorax/pelvis. A good way of looking for an underlying cause of the anaemia.
Unless you have a specific hepatic history or derranged liver function tests I can see why they would solely scan your liver.