Abdominal ultrasound examination should be performed in each case of abdominal pain symptoms reported by the child, especially if the pain is accompanied by chronic constipation, diarrhea and fever. Frequent attacks of colic occurring in newborns and infants, regardless of the type of food consumed, are a disturbing symptom. It is worth noting that some diseases, and even tumors of the abdominal cavity initially do not have to show clear symptoms. Ultrasound screening allows the early detection of these abnormalities in children, greatly increasing the chances of a successful cure.

Fasting enables a more accurate assessment of the abdominal organs (food masses do not obscure the image of internal organs). If possible, your baby should not eat for 3 hours before the ultrasound scan. A filled bladder facilitates the assessment of the pelvic organs, therefore it is recommended that the child drink 2-3 glasses of still water an hour before the examination.

The ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity of children can be performed by a radiologist or pediatrician.