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Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity is an informative diagnostic method, thanks to which it is possible to quickly and accurately (90% of cases, if additional examination is not needed) determine the pathology, as well as make a diagnosis.
Unfortunately, I am increasingly faced with the ignorance of patients who think that preparation for an abdominal ultrasound includes only 1 point – to come to the examination on an empty stomach.
Of course, this is not all, so I will tell you further about how to prepare for an abdominal ultrasound, and whether it is possible to eat and drink water before the study.
IMPORTANT! The reliability of the results depends on how high-quality the preparation was.
What organs are tested during the examination?
In our Lesante Center, the following organs are included in the examination of the abdominal organs: liver and gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, retroperitoneum and blood vessels.
If you have at least one of these symptoms, it's time to make an appointment for an ultrasound:
- pain in the abdomen;
- drawing pains after eating;
- bitterness in the mouth (more often after sleep);
- elevated temperature for no good reason;
- pain in the lumbar region;
- suspicion of cancer, etc.
IMPORTANT! There are no absolute contraindications for this diagnostic method. Ultrasound is a painless and safe method for examination.
Preparing for an abdominal ultrasound
- 4 basic rules:
- What can I eat and what not before the examination?
IMPORTANT! The correct drinking regime is 1.5 liters of water per day, not counting other drinks. It must also be observed before an ultrasound of the abdominal cavity.
Additional Recommendations
In Lesanta, we perform entire complexes of abdominal ultrasound. One of them includes an examination of the abdominal organs and kidneys (liver and gallbladder without determining the function, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and adrenal glands) with duplex vascular scanning.
So, if you plan to sign up for an ultrasound of the liver and gallbladder, remember that you can still drink some water (provided that the appointment is scheduled for the morning). But coffee, tea, mineral water are prohibited. The second half of the day involves a 5-hour break between eating and examination. There are also certain restrictions here, for example, you can not eat foods that cause gas formation. These include legumes, any dairy products, raw vegetables and fruits.
Here are a few more tips to help you thoroughly prepare for your ultrasound:
- if you have an appointment tomorrow, then you need to eat no later than 19:00;
- If you suffer from chronic constipation, it is important to pre-make the enema or accept the laxative;
- Refuse smoking literally for 1 day: Nicotine narrows not only blood vessels, but also bile ducts, which will not allow the doctor to put an accurate diagnosis;
- It is also impossible to use chewing gum, because in the process of chewing there are many saliva. It neutralizes bile, which as a result does not allow to fully consider the organs;
- In diabetes mellitus, we recommend signing only on the first half of the day, after drinking some water (use of light food with diabetics is also allowed);
- Do not forget to warn your doctor that you are taking certain medications on an ongoing basis.
IMPORTANT! In no case do not appoint yourself any medicines without consulting with your doctor. Do not try on yourself folk methods that allegedly help prepare for the survey. This can lead to terrible consequences.
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