Description
Elite Community Ultrasound (ECU) is delighted to offer this comprehensive scan for both man and woman who are 16 years or above and do not want to wait for weeks to find an answer.
Abdomen (tummy/belly) and Urinary tract ultrasound (Kidney, ureter and bladder) 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 bladder), bladder and prostate & seminal vesicles (in male).
Abdomen and Urinary tract ultrasound 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) and bladder.
– 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 or kidney.
-Suspected bladder stones, infection in bladder.
–Enlarged prostate called BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy) in male.
For more information regarding this scan please read the under-mentioned FAQs.
Q. Why would I need an ultrasound of my Abdomen and Urinary tract?
A. If you are experiencing most common combined symptoms from list A and B:
List A- Abdominal pain, nausea & vomiting, jaundice, abnormal liver or kidney function tests, anaemia, and bloating.
List B- 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 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 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.
Q. What is the duration of the scan?
A. The duration of the scan is usually 20 – 30 minutes and sometimes can take up to 40 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.
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