Abdominal Ultrasonography in Odessa

Ultrasonic diagnosis allows you to visualize the state of the abdominal organs to diagnose their functioning. The obtained results are displayed on the screen in high resolution, which allows you to quickly and accurately determine the presence of pathology in the tested organ.

In the Medical Center ON Clinic Odessa, Abdominal Ultrasonography is conducted on high-quality modern devices - SIEMENS ACUSON NX3 elite, providing a high-quality examination and obtaining detailed information on the size, structure, location of abdominal organs and the presence/absence of abnormalities in them.

Where to do an Abdominal Ultrasonography in Odessa?

Medical Center ON Clinic Odessa offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic measures, including an ultrasound examination of the functioning of the abdominal organs.

Over here you can comfortably undergo the following types of this diagnostic procedure:

• Ultrasonography of the pancreas;
• Ultrasonography of the spleen;
• Ultrasonography of the gallbladder and bile duct;
• Liver Ultrasonography;
• Adrenal glands and Renal Ultrasonography, etc.

Often, Ultrasonography of the gastrointestinal tract must be supplemented with other types of examination (endoscopy), since the presence of gases in the digestive tract makes it difficult to obtain reliable information.

Ultrasonography in the case of abdominal pain is a method of primary diagnosis, which clarifies the cause of discomfort: reveals an inflammatory process, a neoplasm or a violation of the outflow of physiological fluids (urine, bile, etc.). This examination is necessarily conducted after injuries, since at the initial stage the damage of the internal organs may not cause the occurrence of a pain signal, and pathology is detected only upon careful examination by a doctor.

In addition to pain, signs that eleminate the need for an ultrasonography are:

• feeling of heaviness in the stomach;
• nausea;
• unpleasant taste in the mouth;
• flatulence, etc.

Due to the fact that the Ultrasonography is absolutely safe, it is included in the schedule of necessary procedures for annual preventive examination and is a way to monitor the response to therapy. Abdominal Ultrasonography in Odessa, conducted by ON Clinic specialists, allows determining the development of the pathological process in a short time (up to 30 minutes). The obtained results become the basis for the development of an individual treatment regimen, preventing the transition of the disease to the chronic form and the occurrence of complications.

What does Abdominal ultrasonography show?

This procedure effectively detects the presence of acute and chronic diseases of the abdominal organs, their injuries, development of a malignant process. Also, the results of the Ultrasonography show the anatomical localization and condition of the tested organs: dilation/contraction of the lumen of the vessels and ducts, compaction of walls.

Preparation for the Abdominal Ultrasonography

In order for the results of the examination to be correct, it is necessary to follow a number of recommendations during preparing for it. So, preparation for Liver Ultrasonography includes a diet for three days before the examination. The key point in the diet with Liver Ultrasonography is the lack of food products that contribute to the excessive accumulation of gases: legumes, bread products, carbonated drinks and raw vegetables/fruits. Also, a cleaning enema is performed on the eve of the doctor’s prescription.

Renal Ultrasonography involves the fullness of the bladder. To do this, an hour before the procedure, you should drink about a liter of water and not empty your bladder.

In general, preparation for Abdominal Ultrasonography is identical and has no features other than those indicated. Diagnosis is conducted on an empty stomach.

 What can you eat before an Abdominal ultrasonography?

A few days before Abdominal ultrasonography, the way of feeding should be fractional and consist of 4-5 meals, including: porridge on the water, light soups, baked apples and steamed meat dishes.

Can I do an Abdominal ultrasonography during pregnancy?

Yes, it is. An ultrasound examination is prescribed after the suspected time of the disorders of abdominal organs and renal system, as often as it necessary.

Making appointments for the Abdominal Ultrasonography in the medical center ON Clinic Odessa are carried out by filling out an online form on the website of the clinic or calling the specified phone number.