Determine the condition of internal organs can only be through ultrasound. Abdominal ultrasound is the newest method of research, suitable for both men and women. With the help of this survey, you can get the most accurate data on the patient's health, which will allow you to make the right diagnosis and prescribe a truly effective treatment.
Abdominal ultrasound of abdominal cavity
The principle of the procedure has much in common with the traditional ultrasound study. The abdominal method differs only in that during the procedure a special sensor is used which is not introduced into the body - it is simply attached to the stomach.
Abdominal ultrasound is performed for the purpose of studying such organs:
- intestines;
- appendix ;
- Bladder;
- kidney;
- liver;
- gallbladder;
- ureters;
- the uterus;
- prostate.
Sensors can detect even minor changes. With the help of this method, you can determine the cyst, myoma, endometriosis, inflammation of a different nature. There are sensors of different sizes - designed specifically for different patient groups.
How do abdominal ultrasound?
The procedure is the same as the traditional: the patient must undress to the waist. After that, the stomach is smeared with a special gel, which will slide the sensor, the signal from it is transferred to the monitor. Usually the procedure is completely painless. On the occurrence of even barely perceptible discomfort should immediately warn the doctor.
Abdominal ultrasound of the kidneys and other organs requires special preparation. For a couple of days before the procedure, the patient should begin to follow a diet that excludes foods,
Some specialists during the preparation period recommend taking Espomizane twice a day on a pill, and immediately before the procedure, the fair sex can put a glycerin candle.
Neglect all the conditions that are included in the preparation process in abdominal ultrasound, it is possible only in acute forms of diseases, when the results of the survey are required as soon as possible.