Preparation before ultrasound

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**Preparation before ultrasound** In order to perform a good and accurate ultrasound and for the radiologist to carefully examine the patient, it is better to observe a series of points before performing the ultrasound. It is worth mentioning that these items do not include all ultrasound points. In the following, some ***preparation before ultrasound*** are stated... ### **Preparation before ultrasound** #### **Preparation before abdominal ultrasound and gallbladder ultrasound** About 6 to 8 hours before doing this ultrasound, you should fast. As you know, after consuming food, especially fatty foods, bile actually enters the intestine from the gallbladder and through the bile ducts, and the first step to digest food begins. For this reason, if you are fasting, the bile contents of the gallbladder have not been emptied, the gallbladder can be seen in its entirety, and if there is a lesion or stone in the gallbladder, it can be seen in the best way. The second point in the context of fasting is that in this case, there is less gas inside the intestines, and this issue leads to a more detailed examination of different abdominal parts, including the liver, spleen, pancreas (pancreas) or even kidneys. You should know that you should avoid fatty foods as much as possible for abdominal ultrasound or liver and gallbladder ultrasound.

**For complete information in this field, refer to the article on abdominal and pelvic ultrasound and gallbladder ultrasound.**

#### **Preparation before pelvic ultrasound** Pelvic space includes uterus, ovaries (in women), prostate and glands seminal vesicle (in men) and bladder. A full bladder is definitely needed for better observation in all pelvic manipulations performed by the abdomen. With a full bladder, the details of the bladder itself and diseases, or things like stones and tumors, other lesions of the bladder, have a better and more accurate effect. Also, the full bladder is a window through which we can better see other parts of the pelvis. In fact, it can be said that a full bladder is like an open window through which the ovary, uterus and prostate can be seen well, and if this window is closed (the bladder is not full), different parts of the pelvis cannot be easily seen. #### **Preparation before vascular color Doppler ultrasound** In general, this ultrasound does not require any special preparation, except for examining the abdominal vessels, aorta artery, artery IVC, Color Doppler of the kidneys, renal vein artery, Doppler examination of the hepatic artery, portal vein, which in these cases is the same as the preparation before abdominal, liver and gallbladder ultrasound. You should fast for about 6 to 8 hours, and in addition, patients may need to clean the digestive tract using castor oil, use dimethicone the night before, etc. #### **Preparation before pregnancy ultrasound** Usually during pregnancy, there is a need to fill the bladder in the first trimester. In this case, better details can be seen. Basically, there is no need for special preparation after the first trimester or after the 12th week.

**To get complete information in this field, refer to the article on measures before NT ultrasound.**

#### **Preparation before vaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries** To observe the uterus and ovaries through the vaginal canal, it is usually suitable for a half-full bladder. Basically, in some centers, such as the anemone ultrasound center, they perform an abdominal ultrasound before performing a vaginal ultrasound, for this reason, the bladder needs to be full, and after doing this, the bladder must be emptied a little. ** You can ask all your questions about ultrasound through the number 88553310 from Dr. Saif's ultrasound center. For complete information, refer to the Instagram page of Shagaig Ultrasound.** #### **Preparation before ultrasound of children** Basically, the preparation for these ultrasounds is the same as adult ultrasounds and there is no particular difference, but it may be a little different for newborns and infants. Especially in ultrasound Ger or esophageal reflux, which usually requires a meal of milk to be checked by returning the contents of the esophagus to the stomach. However, in some children's ultrasounds, such as hip ultrasounds and examination of congenital abnormalities, brain and pelvis, it is better for the mother to give her child a meal half an hour before performing this task so that the child is calm during the ultrasound.