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Abdominal Ultrasound General Questions

Abdominal Ultrasound
What is an abdominal ultrasound?

An abdominal ultrasound examines the blood vessels and organs in the belly area.

Indications

Abnormal blood tests, pain, fatty intolerance, bloating, swelling, trauma, previous cancer and viral infections.

Patient Guide

How to prepare for your abdominal ultrasound

  • Please fast for eight hours before your ultrasound appointment.
  • Please don’t smoke or chew gum during the six hours before your appointment.
Renal Ultrasound
What is a renal ultrasound?

A renal ultrasound examines the kidneys, ureter and bladder.

Indications

Pain, haematuria (blood in urine), urolithiasis (kidney stones), cancer, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and frequent/painful micturition (urination).

Patient Guide

How to prepare for your renal ultrasound

  • Please arrive at your appointment with a full bladder unless instructed otherwise by your referrer.
  • Empty your bladder 90 minutes before and finish one litre of water within the next 30 minutes. Hold for the one hour leading up to your examination.
  • All our practice locations have toilets to empty your bladder after your examination.
Pelvic Ultrasound
What is a pelvic ultrasound?

In females, a pelvic ultrasound assesses the organs and structures within the pelvis, including the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes and ovaries. In males, pelvic ultrasounds examine the organs and structures within the pelvis, including the bladder and prostate.

Vision XRAY Group recognises gender sensitivity and inclusiveness and provides compassionate and expert pelvic ultrasound services for our LGBTQI+ communities.

Indications

Pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, menstrual problems

Bladder and prostate problems

Patient Guide

How to prepare for your pelvic ultrasound

  • Please arrive at your appointment with a full bladder unless instructed otherwise by your referrer.
  • Empty your bladder 90 minutes before and finish one litre of water within the next 30 minutes. Hold for the one hour leading up to your examination.
  • All our practice locations have toilets to empty your bladder after your examination.

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