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Ultrasound
Ultrasound specialists — doctors and candidates of medical science
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Ultrasound examinations are one of the most common ways of diagnostics used to visualise internal organs and tissues with the use of ultrasonic waves. This method is safe and does not need invasive intervention and allows capturing accurate information about the body’s condition.
Ultrasound is used to diagnose diseases at early stages, monitoring chronic conditions, and preventive examinations. The method is widely applied in gastroenterology, cardiology, gynecology, urology, and other medical fields. At Medincentre, the procedure is performed on modern expert-class devices, ensuring high accuracy of results and patient comfort.
Contraindications for ultrasound
Ultrasound diagnostics is safe and does not have absolute contraindications, however temporary restrictions may include:
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Presence of open wounds, burns, or other skin injuries in the area of examination
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Severe infectious diseases accompanied by high fever
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Injuries that prevent contact of the probe with the skin (e.g., extensive hematomas)
Before an examination it is important to consult with a doctor to account for any individual specifics of the patient.
Who refers for an ultrasound?
Doctors of various specialties may refer for an examination:
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Therapists: for a general assessment of the body’s condition
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Gastroenterologists: for suspected diseases of the stomach, liver, or pancreas
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Gynecologists and urologists: for diagnosis of the reproductive organs
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Cardiologists: for examination of heart and blood vessel function
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Endocrinologists: for thyroid function disorders
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Which examinations are performed using ultrasound?
Abdominal organs
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Diagnosis of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen
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Detection of inflammatory processes, tumors, and gallstones
Thyroid gland
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Assessment of structure, size, and presence of nodules
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Detection of early signs of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
Pelvic organs
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In women: diagnosis of bladder, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tube disorders; detection of fibroids, cysts, and endometriosis
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In men: examination of the bladder, prostate, and scrotal organ
Which examinations are performed using ultrasound?
Heart and blood vessels
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Heart ultrasound (echocardiography) to assess myocardial function
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Diagnosis of vessels in the neck, arms, and legs; detection of thrombosis and aneurysms
Joints and soft tissues
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Assessment of joints, ligaments, and muscles
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Detection of inflammation, injuries, and tumors
Pregnancy
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Monitoring the fetus at all stages of pregnancy
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Assessment of fetal development using 3D and 4D scanning
Breasts
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Detection of cysts, tumors, and mastopathy
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What happens during an ultrasound procedure?
1. Preparation
Special preparation is needed only for some ultrasound types . For example:
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Fasting for 6-8 hours before an abdominal ultrasound is required.
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Before an ultrasound of the pelvic organs you should drink 1-1.5 liters of water to fill the bladder.
2. The procedure
The patient lies on the couch, and the doctor applies a special gel to the examination area.
Using an ultrasound probe, the specialist scans the required area.
3. Getting results
After the examination the doctor decodes acquired data and presents results to the patient in the matter of 10-15 minutes.
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Can you undergo an ultrasound several times a year?
Yes, the procedure is completely safe and can be performed as many times as needed to monitor health.
How fast can I get back my results?
The results are given immediately after the procedure.
Is an ultrasound painful?
No, the procedure is completely painless and causes no discomfort.
Is an ultrasound suited for child diagnostics?
Yes, it is a safe method of diagnostics which is often used to examine children.
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