Ultrasound of the abdominal organs (liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, retroperitoneal space)
What you need to know about abdominal ultrasound
Ultrasound diagnostics of the abdominal organs is a study whose main goal is to determine the condition of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, retroperitoneal space, and to detect and identify developmental abnormalities and functional disorders.
Ultrasound of the abdominal organs helps to detect problems in the gastrointestinal tract at an early stage. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are accompanied by a large number of symptoms, which is why the doctor needs the results of the study to make an accurate diagnosis.
Indications for the study
- abdominal pain of various kinds;
- stool disorders (constipation, diarrhea, irregular stool, change in consistency);
- frequent burping in an infant;
- intolerance to fatty foods;
- increased gas formation;
- yellowing of the skin and sclera of the eyes;
- feeling of bitterness in the mouth;
- nausea and frequent belching;
- decreased appetite for a long time;
- intestinal discomfort;
- a changed size of any gastrointestinal organ detected upon palpation;
- for preventive purposes;
- before surgery.
- with abnormalities in stool analysis (as prescribed by a doctor).
How to prepare for an abdominal examination
The study is performed in the morning, on an empty stomach, it is allowed to drink plain still water. Children under 3 years old and people suffering from diabetes can come after eating a light meal. If the study is scheduled for the afternoon, you can have breakfast, but the break between meals and ultrasound should be at least 6 hours. Two days before the study, exclude legumes, cabbage, radishes, grapes, apples and apple juice, carbonated drinks, grape juice, black bread, milk, sweets, dill from your diet.