Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound is a method of capturing images in real time with advanced and modern ultrasound equipment. The purpose of an abdominal ultrasound is to perform periodic health examinations, to evaluate known conditions or to identify them through abnormal signs.
1. Learn about abdominal ultrasound
By ultrasound, the doctor can observe the internal organs such as liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, secretion system, reproductive system, digestive system, etc., and check for abnormalities of the abdomen. these agencies.
Abdominal ultrasound may detect diseases of:
- Liver: Chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, cirrhosis, liver cancer.
- Gall: Cholecystitis, gallstones.
- Pancreatitis, enlarged spleen.
- Urinary system: kidney stones, bladder cancer, ureter.
- Genitourinary system: uterus, ovary, prostate.
- Digestive system: appendicitis, stomachache, tumors, blood clots.
- In addition, abdominal ultrasound can detect abdominal aortic aneurysms, fluid accumulation in the abdomen, assessment of fluid in the abdomen, pleural cavity, pericardium …
2. When to have an abdominal ultrasound
When you detect signs such as: continuous abdominal pain, palpation or suspicion of tumors, tired body, loss of appetite, severe weight loss with no known cause or even when there are no symptoms, You can also go for an abdominal ultrasound to have a checkup periodically.
3. The procedure of performing abdominal ultrasound
3.1 Preparation before abdominal ultrasound
For the process of abdominal ultrasound to get the most accurate results, before conducting an abdominal ultrasound the patient should limit eating indigestion, greasy, easy to full stomach. For suspected cases of gallbladder disease, fasting before 6 hours, fasting to evaluate the bladder, uterus, ovaries and prostate.
3.2 Procedure of abdominal ultrasound
The ultrasound process is short-lived, painless and has no side effects, causing adverse health effects.
Perform an abdominal ultrasound at the clinic. At this point, you are asked to lie on the bed, pulling the shirt from the waist up
The doctor will need to reduce the light in the ultrasound room to help you see the image more clearly, then you will apply a layer of gel on the abdomen and the doctor will use the transducer to make contact and broadcast sound. High frequency and image capture on display screen.
3.3 What should I do after an abdominal ultrasound?
After an abdominal ultrasound, if the doctor finds out the disease you will be consulted enthusiastically about the next steps to take, if there is no problem, you will be allowed to join the doctor. daily activities.
4. Where ultrasound abdomen reputation in the city. Ho Chi Minh
36 Ultrasound Clinic is one of the prestigious ultrasound addresses in Ho Chi Minh City. HCM. Since its establishment until now, Clinic has always strived in all medical activities to improve the quality of image diagnosis, healthcare for patients, with strengths such as:
4. 1 Clinic equipment and facilities:
All modern machinery and equipment are 100% new invested and imported from G7 countries with modern and accurate technology.
4.2 Team of good, experienced doctors:
Being diagnosed by leading experts, experienced professors and doctors, regularly updating knowledge, advanced healthcare methods and modern medical techniques
4.3 Public and transparent costs:
All expenses at 36 Ultrasound Clinic are always publicly and transparently posted, suitable for all patients.
If you have any questions, please contact our 36 Ultrasound Clinic hotline: 0917717498; email: phongkhamsieuam36@gmail.com or directly to the clinic at 36 Street 6, Khang An Resident Area, Phu Huu Ward, Thu Duc City, HCM City.
