Abdominal ultrasound is a fast, painless examination without contraindications.
- What is its diagnostic utility?
Abdominal ultrasound is a diagnostic medical examination useful for studying the position, shape and any alterations of the organs contained in the abdominal cavity:
- What diagnoses does it allow?
- To reduce the air in the intestine and make the gallbladder stretch well before the examination it is necessary to fast for at least 6 hours. However, you can drink water and continue taking any medications
- What diet should you follow in the days before the examination?
2 days before the ultrasound it is advisable to follow a light diet and reduce the intake of:
Remember to drink half a liter of water after urinating two hours before the examination.
- What is its diagnostic utility?
Abdominal ultrasound is a diagnostic medical examination useful for studying the position, shape and any alterations of the organs contained in the abdominal cavity:
- liver
- gall bladder
- pancreas
- spleen
- kidneys
- bladder
- internal genitalia:
- What diagnoses does it allow?
- liver disease
- diseases of the gallbladder
- pancreatitis
- cysts and abscesses
- kidney disease, such as urinary tract obstructions or nephritis
- benign or malignant tumors
- presence of fluid in the abdominal cavity
- alterations of the intestine walls
- To reduce the air in the intestine and make the gallbladder stretch well before the examination it is necessary to fast for at least 6 hours. However, you can drink water and continue taking any medications
- What diet should you follow in the days before the examination?
2 days before the ultrasound it is advisable to follow a light diet and reduce the intake of:
- sausages
- fruit
- vegetable
- sauces
- pasta
- legumes
- cereals
- milk and dairy products
- fruit juices
- carbonated drinks
Remember to drink half a liter of water after urinating two hours before the examination.
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