USG WHOLE ABDOMEN
MRP - ₹ 3,000
What is a USG WHOLE ABDOMEN?
An Ultrasound Whole Abdomen Scan is a non-invasive imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create detailed images of abdominal organs, including the liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, and intestines. It is performed to diagnose conditions such as abdominal pain, organ enlargement, tumors, kidney stones, or fluid accumulation, and to evaluate symptoms like nausea, bloating, or abnormal liver function, guiding further medical evaluation and treatment.
Additional Information
| Also known as/ Other names: | Abdominal Ultrasound, Whole Abdomen Sonography, Complete Abdominal Ultrasound, Full Abdomen Ultrasound, Abdominal Sonogram |
| Parameters: | 1 |
| Recommended for: | M/F/Others |
| Sample Type: | _ |
| Patient Preparation: | 4 hours of fasting is required. Avoid fatty food in the last meal prior to the test. Drink 2-3 glasses of water one and half hours prior to the scan. A full bladder is required. (please do not pass urine before the scan) Patient to carry prescription & previous records (if any). |
| Reports: | Within 24 working hrs |
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
FAQs
Unlike CT or MRI, ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation or magnets, offering a safer, quicker option for initial evaluation, though it may be less detailed for some structures.
While effective for many conditions, some abnormalities (e.g., small lesions or deep structures) may require additional imaging like CT or MRI for comprehensive evaluation.
Certainly, it monitors chronic conditions like liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, or tumors, and tracks changes in organ size or structure during treatment.
It diagnoses conditions such as gallstones, kidney stones, fatty liver/liver disease, pancreatitis, tumors, cysts, appendicitis, or abdominal fluid accumulation (ascites).
Yes, the whole abdomen scan primarily focuses on upper abdominal organs e.g., liver, kidneys and pelvic organs like the bladder or reproductive organs. In case of female patients, it may require a separate pelvic ultrasound for detailed evaluation (TVS).
Yes, the scan is safe for pregnant women as it uses sound waves, not radiation, making it a preferred imaging method to assess abdominal issues during pregnancy when clinically indicated. In the case of a pregnant patient, a doctor's prescription is a must.
