Abdominal Ultrasound in Ul grada Vukovara A

Before an abdominal ultrasound scan, your doctor may advise you to stop eating or drinking for up to several hours before the procedure starts. 

An abdominal ultrasound scan is usually performed by a trained technician (sonographer).

During the procedure, you will have to remove any jewelry or other objects that might interfere with the scan. You may be asked to change into a hospital gown as well. Then, you will lie on your back or side on an examination table. The position depends on the specific area of the abdomen that needs to be examined. The technician will apply a special lubricating gel to your abdomen. This gel works with the ultrasound device (a transducer) to provide better images by preventing air pockets from forming between the transducer and the skin.

The technician will then place the transducer on your abdomen. High-frequency sound waves are sent through your body by the transducer. The human ear cannot hear these waves as they are too high-pitched. However, the waves echo as they hit a dense object, such as an organ in your abdomen or a baby. 

The transducer will be moved around the area to create a better image. It may press lightly on the abdomen, during the procedure you should not feel pain or be uncomfortable. Once the technician is finished, any remaining gel will be cleaned from your abdominal skin.

An abdominal ultrasound is an outpatient procedure, so you should be able to leave the hospital on the same day of the procedure. The ultrasound images will be sent to a radiologist, who will interpret the images. Therefore, plan to stay in Ul grada Vukovara A for at least 3 days as you may need to attend a follow-up appointment to discuss the result with your doctor. 

You may be able to resume your usual diet and return to your normal activities straight away after an abdominal ultrasound unless your doctor advises you differently.

No special aftercare is required after an abdominal ultrasound. Depending on your particular situation, your doctor may give you additional aftercare instructions after the procedure.

The main alternative to abdominal ultrasound is an abdominal CT scan, which is a specialized X-ray that can show images of the inside of your abdomen. During this procedure, you will lie on a table that slides into the CT scanner. The CT scanner circles your body and sends pictures of the inside of your abdomen to a computer. Similar to an abdominal ultrasound, it can show numerous problems within the abdomen. However, unlike an abdominal ultrasound, an abdominal CT scan carries some potential risks.