I spent yesterday afternoon at the Urology department of
a London hospital, chasing up some suspected problems with my kidneys. Very
busy but thanks to the staff things went very smoothly. I was actually
surprised that no sooner had the doctor decided I should have a CT scan one was
organised and they were ready for me by the time I had walked upstairs and down
a corridor.
I also had an Ultrasound, which was not without entertainment.
At one point the technician became quite excited and had me viewing the images
with her. Seems that the kidney stones I have been carrying around for years
are now in a cyst. As I roll over or change position they get shaken up and
settle again, which can be observed on the ultrasound scanner. It seems I am
the ultrasonic equivalent of a snow-globe so I am glad I brightened up her very
busy afternoon.
