Description
Elite Community Ultrasound (ECU) is delighted to offer this comprehensive scan for men who are 16 years or above and do not want to wait for weeks to find an answer.
Abdomen (tummy/belly), Urinary tract ultrasound (Kidney, ureter and bladder) and Testes is a non-invasive medical imaging to check the organs and structures inside your abdominal 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 the bladder), bladder, prostate, seminal vesicles, both testes and surrounding tissues.
Abdomen, Urinary tract and Testes ultrasound can be used to check for a combination of 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, prostate and testicles.
– Gallstones and gallbladder polyp, 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 and/or kidney.
-Suspected bladder stones, infection in bladder.
–Enlarged prostate called BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy).
-Abnormal testicular consistency, scrotal hernia, hydrocele (fluid in scrotal sac), cysts in epididymis (epididymis is the sperm producing sex glands in male, hematospermia (blood in semen) and varicocele (abnormal dilatation of veins in the scrotum).
For more information regarding this scan please read the under-mentioned FAQs.
Q. Why would I need an ultrasound of my Abdomen, Urinary tract and Testes?
A. If you are experiencing most common combined symptoms from list A, B & C:
List A- Abdominal pain, nausea & vomiting, jaundice, abnormal liver or kidney function tests, anaemia, and bloating.
List B- If you are experiencing 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), uneasiness or burning in passing urine and blood in urine.
– If you are feeling Urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms which may include frequently passing urine, pain or burning in passing urine and deteriorating urinary incontinence.
-If you are pregnant and suffering from back/ lower back or loin pain.
-Weak bladder.
List C- If you are experiencing the enlargement or swelling of your either one side or both sides testicles/scrotum.
-If you feel pain in one sided or both sided testes.
-Lump in either side testicle.
-If you experience blood in semen.
-If you have history of undescended testes (a condition in which the testicles of a boy are not in their normal position in their scrotum).
Q. What preparation do I need for Abdomen and Urinary tract ultrasound?
A. You are required to have at least 06 hours fasting and full bladder for obtaining an adequate result. Therefore, you are required not to eat at least for 06 hours and only drink 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 test.
Q. What happens during the abdomen, Urinary tract, and Testes 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 and scrotum. Thereafter, they examine all included organs by placing the probe (camera) over the gel on your whole belly and scrotum.
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.
If I can’t find my answer in FAQs?
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.
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