Abdominal and pelvic ultrasound – brief overview
| What is examined | Abdominal and pelvic organs |
|---|---|
| When it is done | Abdominal or back pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, unexplained weight loss |
| Preparation | Avoid gas-producing foods for 2 to 3 days; no food for 4 to 6 hours before the examination; drink half a litre of water half an hour before and do not urinate |
| Urgent examination | It can be done without preparation as well |
| Pain and safety | Completely painless and safe examination, even for pregnant women |
What is an abdominal and pelvic ultrasound?
Besides laboratory blood and urine tests, abdominal and pelvic ultrasound is the standard method for examining the organs of the gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts.
Given that it is a simple and safe diagnostic method, we advise our patients to have an abdominal ultrasound preventatively once a year, in order to detect changes in good time and prevent the development of disease.
You can view the prices of ultrasound and Doppler scans in the price list for rheumatology, physical therapy and ultrasound.
Abdominal and pelvic ultrasound
Which organs are examined with an abdominal and pelvic ultrasound?
- kidneys and adrenal glands
- gallbladder and bile ducts
- spleen
- urinary bladder
- liver
- prostate
- uterus and ovaries
- major abdominal blood vessels – aorta, renal blood vessels
This examination shows the structure of various organs of the abdominal cavity.
When is this examination needed?
An abdominal ultrasound should be performed if you have the following symptoms:
- abdominal or back pain
- nausea, vomiting
- unexplained weight loss
- bloating, sudden abdominal distension
- injuries
- unexplained fever
How should I prepare for the examination?
- It is advisable to avoid gas-producing foods (beans, peas, green beans) for 2–3 days before an abdominal ultrasound. On
the day of the scheduled ultrasound scan, do not consume food for a minimum of 4-6 hours before the examination - Half an hour before the abdominal and pelvic ultrasound, drink half a litre of water and do not urinate, so that the bladder is full.
- Should an urgent examination be necessary, the ultrasound can be performed without preparation.
- An abdominal ultrasound is completely painless and safe. It can be performed on anyone, regardless of their condition, including pregnant women.
