Abdomen, Pelvis & Urinary Tract Scan

Description

Elite Community Ultrasound (ECU) is delighted to offer this comprehensive scan for both men and women who are 16 years or above and do not want to wait for weeks to find an answer.

Abdomen (tummy/belly), Pelvis and Urinary tract(Kidney, ureter, and bladder)ultrasound is a non-invasive, painless, and radiation-free medical imaging to check the organs and structures inside your abdominal and pelvic cavity. This includes liver, gallbladder, pancreas, bile duct, spleen, kidneys, upper and lower part of the ureter (a tube which drains the urine from the kidney to bladder), bladder, uterus (womb) including cervix, ovaries, adnexa, and pouch of Douglas (POD)/cul-de-sac.

This scan is a combination of Abdomen, Pelvis and Urinary tract ultrasound and can be used to test for a variety of conditions such as:

– Cancer or other serious illnesses in liver, spleen, pancreas, both kidneys, visualized upper and lower ureter (The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder), bladder, uterus, and ovaries.

– Gallstones and gallbladder polyps, bile duct stones and stones in both kidneys, visualized upper and lower ureter (The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder) and bladder.

– Suspected liver disease such as fatty liver, liver cirrhosis and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Furthermore, enlarged liver and spleen (Hepatomegaly and Splenomegaly).

– Liver and pancreas assessment in patients with Diabetes.

– Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, – Tumours, cysts etc, Transplanted liver or kidney.

–Suspected polyps in endometrial cavity and cervical canal, Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), Anomalies in uterus and suspected polycystic ovarian syndrome.

For more information regarding this scan, please read the under-mentioned FAQs.

Q. Why would I need an ultrasound of my Abdomen, Pelvis and Urinary tract?

A. If you are experiencing most common combined symptoms from list A, B and C:

List A- Abdominal pain, nausea & vomiting, jaundice, abnormal liver or kidney function tests, anaemia, and bloating.

List B- Pelvic pain.
-Bloating associated with periods, erratic vaginal bleeding, irregular/abnormal periods, and other menstrual problems.
-Excessive hairs on the body and hormonal imbalance.
-Feeling of a mass in pelvic cavity.
-Follow up for endometrial or cervical polyps.
-Infertility.

List C- Back or lower back pain with- or without radiating to the groin or testicle (in male), loin pain with- or without radiating to the groin or testicle (in male), and blood in urine.

Follow up scan for hydronephrosis (blockage in kidneys) and/or for polycystic kidney disease and transplanted kidney.

High blood pressure.

You are feeling Urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms which may include frequently passing urine, pain or burning on passing urine and urinary incontinence.

Q. What preparation do I need for Abdomen, Pelvic and Urinary tract ultrasound?

A. You are required to have at least 06 hours fasting and full bladderfor obtaining an adequate result. Therefore, you are required not to eat at least for 06 hours and onlydrink two pints of water at least an hour before your scan appointment.

Q. What kind of clothing do I need to wear for this scan?

A. There is no specific requirement of clothing for undergoing this scan. However, wearing loose and two-piece cloths are advisable.

Q. What happens if I have eaten before the appointment?

A. Your scan will still be attempted, however may interfere with the results of the test.

Q. What happens if I forgot to drink water or don’t have required full bladder at the time of scanning?

A. Your scan will still be attempted, however may interfere with the results of the Urinary tract test.
Alternatively, you will be offered a transvaginal scan/Internal scan (is a type of medical imaging technique that uses a small ultrasound probe in the vagina to get a better look at the organs inside the pelvic area.) that doesn’t require to have full bladder for pelvic scan.

Q. What happens during the abdomen, pelvic and Urinary tract ultrasound?

A. You will be asked to lie down on the scan couch(bed) comfortably. Our well qualified experienced specialist ultrasound Practitioner/Sonographer or Consultant Radiologist will put water-based gel on your whole belly, both sides of tummy and/or both sides of the back. Thereafter, they examine all included organs by placing the transducer (camera) over the gel on all relevant areas.However, sometimes you may be offered a transvaginal (internal) scan, but it will be discussed with you and cannot be proceeded without your consent.

Q. What is the duration of the scan?

A. The duration of the scan is usually 30 – 45 minutes and sometimes can take up to 60 minutes depends on the visibility of organs and complexity of scan.

Q. If I can’t find my answer in FAQs?

A. Please don’t worry and simply visit private health scans page for further FAQs, and if you still can’t find your answer then please contact us we shall be more than happy to answer your query.