Ultrasound

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Ultrasound is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. The images can provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and conditions.

Ultrasound Prep Instructions

General Diagnostic Ultrasound: Abdomen, Abdomen Ltd., Abdominal Aorta

Eat a fat-free dinner the night before your exam, but do not eat or drink anything after midnight.

A small amount of clear liquid may be taken with oral medication if needed before your appointment.

Morning appointments are recommended.

Renal (Kidney) Ultrasound:

Finish drinking 2 glasses (16 ounces total) of water one hour prior to your appointment time.

Do not empty your bladder prior to your exam.

Renal Duplex Ultrasound:

Take a laxative at noon the day prior to your exam, if no results take another one at 6:00 p.m.

Have a light supper the night before your exam, but do not eat or drink after midnight prior to the exam.

Pelvic Ultrasound:

Bladder must be full for this exam. Start drinking liquids 2 hours prior to appointment time.

Drink at least 5 full 8 ounce glasses during this time.

DO NOT EMPTY BLADDER

Bladder must be full enough in order to visualize the uterus and ovaries. Exam cannot be performed if bladder is not full.

Arterial Doppler Studies:

Lower and/or upper extremities

No prep

Venous Doppler Studies:

Lower and/or upper extremities

No prep