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A diagnostic ultrasound scan is a non-invasive imaging procedure that creates an image of the inside body using high-frequency sound waves. An ultrasound scan can monitor a developing baby, diagnose a condition, or guide a surgeon during other surgical procedures. This test is also referred to as ultrasonography, pregnancy sonography, fetal ultrasound, obstetric ultrasound, diagnostic medical sonography, and diagnostic medical ultrasound.
The test can predict a baby’s growth, development, and overall health of a baby and woman. Diagnostic ultrasound also visualizes and provides information about other internal organs. The heart, blood vessels, liver, bladder, kidneys, and female reproductive organs are among them.
An ultrasound probe is a small device that emits high-frequency sound waves that bounce off different parts of the body, creating echoes that pick up the probe and convert it into a moving image.
Types Of Ultrasound
The two main categories of ultrasounds are
- Pregnancy ultrasound – focuses on overall health during pregnancy and the baby’s growth.
- Diagnostic ultrasound – focuses on other internal parts of the body, such as the heart, blood vessels, liver, bladder, kidneys, and female reproductive organs.
Depending on the part of the body, ultrasounds scans are classified into the following:
- External ultrasound scan – the ultrasound probe is moved over the skin
- Internal ultrasound scan – the ultrasound probe is inserted into the body
- Endoscopic ultrasound scan – the ultrasound probe is attached to a long, thin, flexible tube and passed into the body.
The Common Uses Of Ultrasound
Ultrasound helps doctors to view, interpret and evaluate the inside conditions of the organs or tissues including:
- Check the uterus and ovaries during pregnancy
- Monitors the health of developing baby
- Evaluates blood flow
- Guides a needle for a needle biopsy or tumor treatment
- Examines a breast lump
- Checks the thyroid gland
- Identifies genital and prostate problems
- Evaluates joint inflammation
- Gauges metabolic bone disease
We understand how difficult it is for every pregnant woman to have an ultrasound scan sitting for long hours, drink lots of water, and stay without urinating. Our compassionate, skilled technologists at Siu-Ka-Pha Multispeciality Hospital will guide you through our safe, painless, and affordable ultrasound with accurate and speedy results.
We Siu-Ka-Pha Hospital, value every pregnant woman with great care and respect. Our highly skilled doctors, technicians, and helpers strive to make every patient feel cared for, heard, and comforted during each procedure. We make you feel at ease by providing the highest level of care.
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FAQ's
Ultrasound can be used to visualize and diagnose a variety of conditions, including pregnancy, tumors, gallstones, kidney stones, liver disease, and other abdominal and pelvic conditions.
Yes, ultrasound is generally considered safe and does not use ionizing radiation like X-rays do. However, it is important to follow proper guidelines and limit exposure when performing ultrasounds, especially during pregnancy.
During an ultrasound, a transducer is used to send high-frequency sound waves into the body. These sound waves bounce off of internal organs and structures, and the echoes are used to produce images on a computer screen.
This depends on the type of ultrasound being performed. For example, if an abdominal ultrasound is being done, the patient may be instructed to fast for a certain period of time before the procedure. The healthcare provider will provide specific instructions for preparation.
The length of an ultrasound procedure can vary depending on the area of the body being examined and the reason for the exam. Generally, an ultrasound takes between 30 and 60 minutes.
An ultrasound is typically performed by a trained technologist or sonographer, and the images are interpreted by a radiologist or other healthcare provider.
