• • What is an USG Whole Abdomen?

  USG Whole Abdomen is a type of Ultrasound scan. It is a non-invasive medical scan the helps doctors to diagnose and treat patients health conditions. Whole Abdomen Ultrasound is painless and safe. It diagnoses the pain, swelling, infections, or other issue in your abdomen. This Ultrasound scan creates pictures of organs inside your abdomen. USG is also known as Ultrasound Sonograph. A small probe is used which is called as transducer and gel is placed or applied directly onto the skin. With the help of High-frequency sound waves, the probe through gel creates images inside of your body. Then the live image are shown on the monitor. Ulrasound does not use radiations or x-rays. This is  because, the ultrasound captures the images in real-time, It can also the show the structure and movement of the organs and also the blood flowing through blood vessels.  USG Whole abdomen ultrasound scan produces the images of the organs in the upper abdomen. 

  It can help you in diagnosing the various parts or organs in your abdomen such as, kidneys, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, and abdominal aorta. 

  • Why is it Done?

  1. To Evaluate the abdominal pain
  2. To identify the size and structure of Organs inside abdomen
  3. To identify the fluid inside the abdomen
  4. To determine the blood flow in abdominal blood vessels through doppler ultrasound scan
  5. To guide the procedure for managing the flow of fluid in abdomen
  6. Controlling the conditions of organs such as liver, etc
  7. To evaluate the digestive disorders, bowel disease in abdomen
  8. Examine the pancreas
  9. Examine the reproductive issues in both male and female
  10. To identify the reason behind hernia
  11. To check the functioning of kidney.

       

  • How to prepare for an USG Whole Abdomen?

  For a USG Whole Abdomen scan, it is important to ensure that the scan should capture clear images. Below are few preparation required before the scan:

  1. You will be asked to Fast for at least 8 to 12 hours before the scan, that will result in reduce of gas in intestines and improves the visibility. 
  2. You should hydrated before the test.
  3. You will need to avoid the Gaseous producing food such as beans, cool drinks.
  4. You will need to wear comfortable clothes, because it is required to apply gel directly onto the skin.
  5. You should remove jewellery, watches, metal items, etc.

      

  • What is the Procedure for USG Whole Abdomen?

  The Procedure for USG Whole Abdomen are as follows:

  1. Firstly, you should reach the diagnostic centre on time of your appointment.
  2. You will be asked to wear a comfortable clothes
  3. After you entre a Ultrasound room, You will be asked to lie on your back on table or medical bed.  The positions of lying down will be depending of the technician’s approach.
  4. Then, Ultrasound gel is applied to your abdomen. The Gel helps in transmitting sound waves to enhance the quality of the images.
  5. Then, the transducer is used to emit the sound waves, the transducer is moved over the area of gel applied.
  6. The Technician will capture the image of the organs inside your abdomen.
  7. You will be asked to hold your breath for few seconds to get quality images.
  8. The technician observes the images of organs and structure of the organs inside abdomen, to identity the issue. 
  9. The Ultrasound scan may take upto 30 to 60 minutes. 
  10. After completion of scan, the technician clean the gel applied on your area of abdomen.
  11. You can come out of the ultrasound room, and be normal and wait for results of scan.
  12. The images will be reviewed by a radiologist, and that report will be sent to the referred physician. And you will need to follow the guidance given by physician.

       

  • What is the Aftercare for USG Whole Abdomen?

  There are some specific instruction to follow after USG Whole Abdomen Ultrasound scan below:

  1. You can be normal after your scan, you can do normal activities such as eating, drinking, & exercising.
  2. You should be always hydrated atleast 2.5 to 3 L of water per day and regular diet to be followed
  3. The gel applied during the scan, should be removed and clean properly using soaps and water.
  4. You should monitor yourself and give more attention, if you observe any pain or swelling, contact your physician immediately.
  5. Schedule an appointment with your physician to discuss the further care.
  6. Keep all your health related documents safely.

      

  • Cost of USG Whole Abdomen?

  The cost of USG Whole Abdomen scan starts from Rs.765/- and the reports will be available within 24 hours.

• Test Type: USG Whole Abdomen

• Preparation:

Wear a loose-fitting cloth
Fasting not required
Carry Your ID Proof
Remove jewellery

• Prescription is mandatory for patients with a doctor’s sign, and stamp, with a DMC/HMC number; as per the PC-PNDT Act

• Reports Time: Within 24 hours

• Test Price: Starts from Rs.765/-

How can i book an appointment for USG Whole Abdomen Ultrasound scan through Medintu?
You can Book an appointment through our website Medintu and fill the enquiring form or contact us at +919100907036 or +919100907622.

What is the USG whole abdomen test?
USG whole abdomen scan is a scan of abdomen that diagnose and creates the images of organ inside the abdomen and studies the disease detected. It is painless and safe. 

What is the cost of USG abdomen test?
The cost of USG Whole Abdomen scan starts from Rs.765/- 

Can USG abdomen done empty stomach?
Yes, You will be asked to fast for at least 8 to 12 hours to capture clear images of abdomen.

What are the organs present inside the abdomen?
The organs present inside the abdomen are stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen and transverse colon, etc.

Is fast required for the USG abdomen?
Yes, Fasting is required for there USG abdomen, this will help technician to capture the clear images of organs and structure of it, and also the blood flow in abdominal blood vessels.

Can I drink water before the USG abdomen test?
Yes, if you are asked to drink water before the USG abdomen test, you must drink at least 2 – 3 glasses of water to ensure your bladder is fill.

Can USG abdomen test detect Cancers?
Yes, USG abdomen test can detect cancers such as stomach cancer, pancreas and prostate cancer. 

What are things to avoid before the USG abdomen scan?
The things to be avoided before the USG abdomen scan are, you need to remove jewelry, metal items like, watches, belt, keys etc. and you may be asked to wear loosely fit comfortable clothes.