Abdominal Ultrasound Examination Information
Abdominal Ultrasound is a procedure for detecting lesions in the liver, gall bladder, pancreas, kidney, spleen, and other organs.
Examination Method
- The examination takes approximately 20 minutes. (The time required may vary depending on the observation status.)
- The patient will be requested to roll up their upper clothing to their chest and lower their pants (or skirt) and undergarments to their lower hip before the examination.
- A small amount of gel is applied onto the abdomen and a transducer probe is pressed onto different areas of the body to observe the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, bladder, prostate, etc.
- During the examination, the probe may be pressed firmly against the patient's body, or the patient may be asked to turn in a different direction to facilitate observation.
Examination Preparation
| Meal Guide | Morning Examinations | ・Do not eat breakfast. ・You may drink water or tea. |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon Examinations | ・Please take half of your usual breakfast before 9:00 a.m. (For breakfast, please avoid eggs, milk, and meals with oil.) ・Do not eat lunch. You may drink water or tea. | |
| Medication Guide | ・Feel free to continue taking heart disease, high blood pressure, and other essential medications as usual. ・Do not take diabetes medications. | |
| Other | ・Please refrain from urinating before the examination as the lower abdominal organs will also be examined. ・Refrain from wearing a one-piece dress (separate upper and lower garments are more convenient). | |
Exam Day Precautions
- Dress comfortably and refrain from wearing constricting clothing such as girdles or body suits.
- Please bring an escort if age is a concerning factor.