Ultrasound of the abdominal organs

Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity in Kyiv is also prescribed for pregnant women. Modern research makes it possible to identify fetal malformations in the early stages of pregnancy, and also makes it possible to monitor the health of the expectant mother. The doctor can examine each organ in more detail, assess its condition and appearance, and, if necessary, prescribe an effective therapy that will cure the disease without harming the baby.

On ultrasound of the abdominal organs, the doctor can detect stones in the gallbladder and bile ducts, benign and malignant neoplasms, structural changes in organs, the presence of fluid in the abdominal cavity, polyps, cysts, the structure of the renal parenchyma, the presence of stones in the kidneys and changes in the diameter of the ureters. A timely and detailed analysis of each organ, especially with certain complaints and symptoms, can save the life and health of the baby, as well as his mother.

Ultrasound diagnosis is indicated if you begin to experience a bitter taste in your mouth, palpable heaviness, and discomfort of varying degrees in the right hypochondrium; you have frequent bouts of heartburn, nausea, and the skin has acquired a slight yellowish tint. Ultrasound of the abdomen should be done with severe girdle pain, flatulence, and biliary colic. It is also important to be examined for people who often suffer from various types of stool disorders (with constipation or diarrhea), exhausting bouts of vomiting, and discoloration of urine and feces.

There are cases when just a consultation with a gastroenterologist is not enough. Then the doctor prescribes an ultrasound diagnosis. This allows the specialist to examine each organ in more detail and not lose sight of anything important. Based on the results of the abdominal ultrasound, the doctor makes a diagnosis and prescribes further treatment.

An examination is required in such cases:

1. Severe aching or sharp pain, discomfort in the abdomen.
2. Chronic liver diseases.
3. Diseases of the gallbladder and bile ducts in the acute stage.
4. Kidney diseases.
5. A significant increase in the size of one of the internal organs of the abdominal cavity.
6. Suspicion of a neoplasm of any nature or other mass formation in the abdominal cavity or retroperitoneal space.
7. Problems with urination.
8. Regular and strong regurgitation in infants.
9. Various abdominal injuries.
10. Preventive checkup.

If your doctor has recommended that you have an ultrasound scan of the abdominal organs, do not neglect this and follow all the doctor's instructions without fail. This study will not cause harm, but it will help the specialist to understand the main reason for your poor health and prescribe effective therapy.

Preparation for the procedure includes strict adherence to the basic recommendations. Only in this case, it is possible to guarantee accurate results of the study, which will make it possible to establish the correct diagnosis. Compliance with all the doctor's instructions will allow the specialist to clearly and without any interference to examine all the organs and vessels that are located in the space under study.

What you can and can not eat before the planned procedure

It is necessary to start monitoring your diet at least three days before the examination. This is necessary to reduce the number of gases in the intestines, which prevent the free view of the organs.

The patient's daily diet should include boiled poultry, oven-baked beef, or steamed lean fish. You should also eat one hard-boiled chicken egg, do not forget about pearl barley and oatmeal, hard low-fat cheese. It is important to eat fractionally and often, drink up to one and a half liters of clean water per day.

It is forbidden to eat carbonated drinks, milk, legumes, sweets, and bakery products. It is also necessary to exclude fresh fruits and vegetables, coffee, alcohol, fatty meat, and fish from the diet.

Ultrasound of the abdominal organs is performed on an empty stomach. However, if the diagnosis was scheduled not for the morning, but the evening, a light snack is allowed 4-5 hours before the study.

Sometimes at the consultation, the doctor may prescribe special medications that prevent bloating and flatulence.

To date, ultrasound remains the most popular diagnostic method, during which high-frequency sound waves are used to obtain a clear, high-quality image of the internal organs of a person.

The patient undresses to the waist and lies down on the couch. The doctor applies a special gel to the surface to be examined, which provides better conductivity for the sensor. During the process, the doctor may ask you to lie on your side or hold your breath. These manipulations will help to obtain more detailed information for drawing up a conclusion. During the procedure, the patient does not experience any discomfort. The entire examination lasts no more than 20 minutes.

Ultrasound diagnostics reveal such diseases: cholecystitis, pancreatitis, liver cirrhosis, as well as cholelithiasis, pyelonephritis, and the presence of cysts or neoplasms. Diagnostics gives a detailed answer to questions about the features and congenital anomalies in the development of internal organs.

The cost of ultrasound of the abdominal cavity in the medical center MC "Dobrobut" can be found out from the site managers by calling at any time convenient for you. Our clinic has the best prices, as well as an appointment for all types of procedures. Thus, you can be sure that you will get to the doctor's appointment at the exact time and will not be crowded in long lines.

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