Why would a doctor recommend an ultrasound of the whole abdomen?

USG's whole abdomen may be recommended by the healthcare provider for several reasons. Most commonly this test is used to check on a developing fetus throughout pregnancy. Whole abdomen ultrasound is also used to detect digestive system issues like liver, pancreas, gall bladder, spleen, kidneys, and abdominal blood vessels like your aorta and inferior vena cava.

How much time does it take for a USG's whole abdomen?

An abdominal ultrasound is usually a quick safe diagnostic procedure, it usually takes 30 minutes to complete. But it may take more or less time depending on your situation.

Can I drink water before a USG whole abdomen?

Your doctor will advise you whether you can drink water or not. You can drink a small amount of water with daily medication.

Is fasting required for USG whole abdomen?

Yes, overnight fasting or 8-12 hours is required before an ultrasound whole abdomen. Take a fat-free light meal the night before the test.

Is USG's whole abdomen painful?

USG whole abdomen or ultrasound whole abdomen is a painless rapid, non-invasive, and safe technique that is used for the examination of abdominal contents such as the intestine, liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas, and blood vessels of the abdomen.

How much time does it take for an ultrasound report?

The availability of USG whole abdomen reports varies from one diagnostic center to another. Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre provides reports on the same day.

What factors can interfere with or hamper the results of USG whole abdomen?

Some factors may create hindrances while ultrasound whole abdomen such as food intake before the procedure, excessive gas inside the intestines, obesity, and excess body movements during the scan.

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Description

What is a Whole Abdomen Ultrasound?

An ultrasound of the whole abdomen scan is a pain-free medical diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the organs and blood vessels in the entire abdomen area. The USG whole abdomen helps doctors in evaluating the aorta, inferior vena cava, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and spleen.

Why is an Ultrasound Whole Abdomen Done?

The USG whole abdomen is performed to diagnose the following health conditions such as:

Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Kidney stones
Liver disease
Pancreatitis
Spleen enlargement
Tumors

What is the Procedure for Ultrasound Whole Abdomen?

To perform the whole abdomen ultrasound, the trained ultrasound technician will apply a special gel to your abdomen and then move a transducer over the area to be scanned. The ultrasound probe sends out sound waves and the clear ultrasonic gel helps in transmitting the sound waves back. Then the sound waves will be converted into images The entire scan typically takes about 30 minutes.

How Do I Prepare for Ultrasound Whole Abdomen?

For the procedure of USG whole abdomen, you may be asked to fast for several hours but you need to drink plenty of fluids before the scan to keep your bladder full to get better images of your organs.

Are there any Risks associated with Whole Abdominal Ultrasound?

There are no risks involved in this procedure but you may experience some mild discomfort

How to book the USG Whole Abdomen Test Online at Ganesh Diagnostic Centre

To provide hassle-free diagnostic service we also provide online service to book your appointment. At Ganesh Diagnostic, you can book USG Whole Abdomen online by scheduling your appointment. Schedule now for a comprehensive health assessment. We are 24/7 Available at your service.

Specification

Test Type	USG Whole Abdomen
Includes
Preparation	Wear a loose-fitting cloth Minimum 4 hours fasting required. Prescription is mandatory for female patients with a doctor’s sign, stamp, with DMC/HMC number; as per PC-PNDT Act. Carry Your ID Proof
Reporting	2-4 hours
Test Price	₹ 1000 ~~₹ 2000~~