Ultrasound Scan
An ultrasound scan, also known as sonography, is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of the internal organs, tissues, and blood flow. Unlike X-rays or CT scans, ultrasound imaging does not use ionizing radiation, making it a safer option, especially for pregnant women and children. Ultrasounds are widely used for various diagnostic purposes, from monitoring pregnancy to evaluating abdominal organs, blood vessels, and soft tissues.
How Ultrasound Works
An ultrasound machine sends sound waves into the body through a transducer (a handheld device placed on the skin). These sound waves bounce off internal structures and return to the transducer as echoes. The echoes are then processed by a computer to create detailed real-time images on a screen.
Advantages of Ultrasound Scan
Pregnancy Scans:
Monitoring fetal development, detecting the baby’s heartbeat, and assessing the position of the baby and placenta.
Identifying any complications, such as ectopic pregnancy, or multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets, etc.).
Abdominal Ultrasound:
Evaluating the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, and bladder to detect problems like gallstones, kidney stones, or liver disease.
Pelvic Ultrasound:
Used to examine the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes in women, often to detect ovarian cysts, fibroids, or other gynecological conditions. In men, it helps assess the prostate.
Echocardiogram (Heart Ultrasound):
Used to assess heart function, detect heart valve problems, and monitor heart health.
Thyroid and Neck Ultrasound:
Helps evaluate thyroid nodules, cysts, or enlargement and detect lymph node abnormalities.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound:
Examines muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints to detect injuries, tears, or inflammation.
Doppler Ultrasound (Vascular Imaging):
Evaluates blood flow in arteries and veins to detect blockages, blood clots, varicose veins, and circulation problems.
Breast Ultrasound:
Helps detect breast lumps and abnormalities, often used as a follow-up to mammograms.
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