Ultrasound of abdominal organs (liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, retroperitoneal space)
Ultrasound diagnosis of abdominal organs is a study, the main purpose of which is to determine the condition of the liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, retroperitoneal space, detection and identification of developmental anomalies and functional disorders.
Ultrasound of the abdominal organs helps to identify problems in the work of the gastrointestinal tract at an early stage. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are accompanied by many symptoms, which is why a doctor needs a test result to make a reliable diagnosis.
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Indications for conducting the study
- abdominal pains of various nature;
- stool disorders (constipation, diarrhea, irregular stool, change in consistency);
- frequent belching in an infant;
- intolerance to fatty food;
- increased gas formation;
- yellowing of the skin and sclera of the eyes;
- a feeling of bitterness in the mouth;
- nausea and frequent belching;
- decreased appetite for a long time;
- intestinal discomfort;
- a change in the size of any organ of the gastrointestinal tract detected during palpation;
- for preventive purposes;
- before surgery.
- with disturbances in the analysis of feces (according to the doctor's instructions).
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How to prepare for examination of abdominal organs
The study is carried out in the morning, on an empty stomach, the use of plain still water is allowed. Children under 3 years old and people suffering from diabetes can come after a light meal. If the study is scheduled for the afternoon, you can have breakfast, but the break between food and ultrasound should be at least 6 hours. Two days before the study, exclude from the diet legumes, cabbage, radish, grapes, apples and apple juice, carbonated drinks, grape juice, black bread, milk, sweets, dill.