An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs, structures and tissues of the body. The sound waves are transmitted by a handheld device known as a transducer, which sends short pulses of sound waves into the body. As these waves reflect, or echo, back from the internal tissues, they are received by the transducer, which sends them to a computer that transforms the reflected waves into a visual image.
An ultrasound scan can be used to monitor an unborn baby, diagnose internal conditions, or guide a surgeon during certain procedures.
We offer the following examinations:
Obstetrics (Pregnancy scans)
General Ultrasound services include:
– Abdominal (Kidney Ureters and Bladder, male pelvis etc.)
– Musculoskeletal (shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist etc.)
– Small parts ( thyroid, breast, testis etc.)
– Vascular ultrasound
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ultrasound does not require the use of ionizing radiation, special dyes, or anesthesia and is a safe diagnostic tool with no known risks or side effects.
What will happen during the test?
During an ultrasound the Sonographer/Radiographer will ask you to lie on the examination table. He/she will cover the skin over the area to be examined with a small amount of gel. The medical practioner will then glide the transducer over your skin to capture the images of the tissues below, which the transducer then sends to a computer.
After the ultrasound examination you can immediately resume your normal activities. A sonographer/radiographer will analyze the ultrasound images and will share the results with the doctor who requested the examination. Your doctor will then discuss the results with you.
How do I prepare for the test?
On the day of the test you should wear comfortable clothes, and you may be asked to
change depending on which type of the examination is to be performed. See below for
how to prepare for ultrasound tests of specific areas in the body:
Abdomen
Bladder
Breast
Extremity
Gall Bladder
Kidney
Liver
Pancreas
Pelvis
Scrotum
Spleen
Tyhroid
Transvaginal
Abdomen
Nothing to eat or drink 8-10 hours prior
Bladder
Drink 1 litre of water 1 hour prior
Breast
No preparation
Extremity
Extremity
Gall Bladder
Nothing to eat or drink 8-10 hours prior
Kidney
Drink 1 litre of water 1 hour prior
Liver
Nothing to eat or drink 8-10 hours prior
Pancreas
Nothing to eat or drink 8-10 hours prior
Pelvis
Drink 1 litre of water 1 hour prior
Scrotum
No preparation
Spleen
Nothing to eat or drink 8-10 hours prior
Tyhroid
No preparation
Transvaginal
No preparation