
An ultrasound scan is a safe , painless , radiation free test that uses sound waves to creates images of organs , glands , abnormal lumps and other structures like muscles , tendons and joints .
Helps to monitor the growth and well being of an unborn child and check for abnormalities in fetus. Fetal medicine is one of our specialist services available .
Detect abnormalities of heart structures such as the heart valves. This type of ultrasound scan is called Echocardiography .
Usually there is no special preparation needed. Continue to take your usual medication. You should eat and drink normally before and after the test unless otherwise instructed.
Please do not to eat for 4-6 hours before a scan of upper abdomen.
To scan the bladder or pelvis, you may be asked to drink some fluid before the test so that you have a full bladder. This is particularly likely if you are having a scan of your ovaries or uterus.
Ask for specific instructions for particular scans at the time of appointment / arrival .
The person operating the scanning machine will put some jelly on to your skin at the start of the procedure. Once the scan is completed, this jelly will be wiped off and you can get dressed and leave. You can follow your normal routine .
The Radiologist will prepare the report , usually issued with scan images. The results are normally available within an hour to two hours . Any delay will be informed .
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3D ultrasound scans are “still” colour pictures of your baby in three dimensions. 4D ultrasound scans are moving 3D images of your baby, with time being the fourth dimension. 3D and 4D scans are not routine scans. They are known to give you a better bonding experience. From a medical point of view, the benefits of 3D and 4D scans over 2D scans appears to be limited to certain clinical conditions.
2D, 3D and 4D scanning is considered safe for the fetus when performed by experts who understand the physics of the ultrasound machine. Most of the current ultrasound machines are approved by the FDA for fetal scanning within radiation limits.
Fibroscan is a non-invasive test that helps assess the health of your liver. Specifically, it uses ultrasound technology to determine the degree of fibrosis or scarring that may be present in your liver from various liver diseases or conditions. It is useful in patients with fatty liver in order to identify those with fibrosis who have progressive disease. It is also useful for assessment of fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver due to any cause
Elastography acts as an adjunct tool to classify cancerous and noncancerous lesions and is used along with ultrasound to know nature of lesions.
A saline infusion technique used to study the patency of tubes.
In some situations, a clearer picture can be obtained from a probe that is within the body. Placed in the vagina or rectum to obtain clearer images of inner organs, such as the womb (uterus), ovaries or prostate gland.
vessels flowing through the body and to assess vascularity of organs.
NOTE :The information given is a general guide only. Please do call up and follow the instructions given by your doctor or Clinic.