The content of the digestive tract may obscure the picture of organs, so it is advisable to refrain from eating for about 6 hours before the examination. In addition, in the period of 2 days before the examination, heavy and flatulent meals should be avoided. The day before the abdominal ultrasound examination, it is recommended to take an intestinal gas reducing agent (eg Espumisan), because their excess may also make diagnostics difficult.

1-2 hours before the abdominal ultrasound examination, drink one liter of still water (4 glasses). You should come for an ultrasound scan with a full bladder - it makes it easier for the doctor to assess the urinary system and the organs in the pelvis. It is forbidden to drink tea or coffee, so as not to stimulate the intestinal peristalsis.

Abdominal ultrasound is a non-invasive and completely safe method of imaging. If necessary, the ultrasound examination can be repeated any number of times. It is worth remembering that ultrasound does not detect all pathologies responsible for abdominal pain. When ultrasound is not sufficient to make a diagnosis, the doctor orders additional tests (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography).

During the ultrasound examination of the abdomen, it is not possible to assess the lumen and mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract. Under certain conditions, ultrasound may reveal appendicitis and the presence of large tumor masses indicating advanced stage colorectal cancer. The doctor will order a colonoscopy to evaluate the changes in the intestines more accurately.