Ultrasound of the mammary glands

Ultrasound is an alternative method of research that expectant mothers are allowed to undergo. Ultrasound diagnostics does not harm the health of the baby and the woman herself, and also provides sufficiently informative data on the condition of the patient's mammary glands.

Why is it so important for all expectant mothers to undergo a breast ultrasound procedure? During pregnancy and lactation, the breast undergoes many changes. As the milk ducts grow and gradually prepare to feed the baby, the breasts begin to increase in size and become heavy. During such a period, it is rather difficult for even the most experienced doctors to conduct a thorough examination and notice possible changes in the structure of the organ (if any).

Ultrasound of the mammary glands in Ukraine allows specialists to examine the breast in detail and identify any neoplasms, as well as inflammatory processes. Comprehensive information allows you to establish the correct diagnosis and, if necessary, prescribe effective treatment.

When a woman carries a baby under her heart, a real hormonal boom occurs in her body. Due to the significant release of oxytocin and progesterone, various changes appear that also affect the mammary glands. Against the background of hormonal changes, unpleasant symptoms often occur. In this case, the woman should immediately make an appointment with a doctor.

Severe itching

Such a symptom can occur for various reasons: from an allergic reaction to the synthetic fabric of a bra, to the movement of fluid in the organ, due to which a feeling of itching appears. Ultrasound diagnostics of the mammary glands will allow identifying the true cause of discomfort. After receiving the results of the examination, the doctor will recommend several methods that will eliminate discomfort.

Puffiness

During pregnancy, the mammary glands of a woman swell greatly, which is accompanied by palpable soreness. By itself, breast enlargement is not a pathology and should not frighten the expectant mother, however, at the consultation, the doctor may ask you to do an ultrasound. Examination of the mammary glands will make sure that there are no various pathologies and neoplasms.

Allocations

The appearance of peculiar discharge from the chest, starting from the 6th or 7th month of pregnancy, is an absolute norm. This is due to the abundant production of prolactin, a hormone responsible for the normal course of the lactation process. However, if the appearance of discharge is accompanied by the following symptoms, you should urgently consult a doctor and do an ultrasound of the mammary glands:

• discharge has a yellowish tint or blood impurities;
• aching pain appeared;
• the breast increases unevenly, bumps and tubercles appear.

If you find similar symptoms, contact an experienced specialist immediately.

Ultrasound diagnostics has many advantages: affordable cost, painlessness of the method, lack of complex preparation and contraindications, as well as maximum information content and accurate information about the patient's health status.

An effective research method is shown in such cases:

• Severe chest pain.
• Roughening of the skin around the nipple.
• Different types of deformation: changes in shape, size, skin color.
• Detection of neoplasms during previous examinations (CT, MRI, mammography).
• Injury.
• Monitoring of the organ structure after inflammatory processes.
• Enlarged lymph nodes.

In the clinic MC "Dobrobut" you can undergo ultrasound diagnostics by appointment. This is very convenient because you will arrive on time and avoid long queues.

Diagnosis is based on the basic properties of high-frequency sound waves. Thanks to them, the doctor has the opportunity to see the breast tissue on the monitor of the device. This examination does not emit harmful waves that are harmful to health and allows you to view the examined organ in real-time.

The patient will need to sit comfortably on the couch and put his hand behind his head. After that, the doctor will apply a special gel to the mammary glands and begin to drive over them with the device, simultaneously recording all the indicators that will appear on the screen.

The entire visit will take no more than 15-20 minutes.

As a result of the survey, you will be able to:

• give an objective assessment of the structure of tissues;
• detect cysts or neoplasms of a different nature;
• confirm or refute the alleged diagnosis;
• control the process of taking a puncture.

Ultrasound of the mammary glands allows you to diagnose such pathologies as mastopathy, oncology, lactostasis, hypogalactia, as well as fibroadenoma, and various inflammatory processes.

Qualified doctors work in the Dobrobut medical center, there are modern devices for high-quality examinations and accurate diagnosis. The cost of ultrasound of the mammary glands can be clarified with managers by contacting them by phone or by filling out a special form on the website.

Breast ultrasound is what will give you an exhaustive answer about the state of your women's health and will allow you to stop the course of a dangerous disease on time.

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