The most common indications for ultrasound examination of the kidneys and urinary tract are abdominal pain, pains radiating along the lumbar spine, abnormal urine test results, pain during urination, haematuria, blood pressure disorders.

Within two days before the date of the ultrasound, do not consume heavy or bloating products. On the day before the examination, you should take an agent that reduces gas accumulation in the digestive tract, eg Espumisan. The ultrasound should be performed on an empty stomach or not eaten for 6 hours before the examination. It is advisable that the bladder is full during the examination, therefore one liter of still water (4 glasses) should be drunk 1-2 hours before the ultrasound examination.

During the examination, the patient lies on his back; in cases of difficulties with visualizing the kidneys in other positions (on the side, back, standing). The doctor puts an ultrasound head emitting ultrasound waves to the body shells. The head is moved from the hypochondrium to the posterior region of the lower chest, to the side of the spine and along the lower abdomen. The image from inside the abdominal cavity appears on the monitor screen in real time. During the examination, the doctor may ask the patient to use the toilet and then re-evaluate the urinary tract. The ultrasound examination takes about 15-20 minutes and is completely painless and safe.