Preparation for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and kidneys, bladder

Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity is a study that should be done prophylactically at least every three years (preferably several times a year). This procedure allows you to assess the condition of internal organs, to recognize even minor violations and changes in their structure. Find out why you need to prepare for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and kidneys, and how is the ultrasound examination of the peritoneum.

Which organs diagnose ultrasound examination of the peritoneum?

The ultrasound of the abdominal cavity can detect abnormalities and changes in the structure of the organs, as well as diagnose the presence of excess fluid in the peritoneum. The organs that can be studied through ultrasound examination of the peritoneal region are:

• Kidney;
• bladder;
• liver;
• prostate;
• spleen;
• Aorta and other large vessels;
• Uterus and appendages;
• bladder;
• pancreas;
• The gall bladder.

Ultrasound of the peritoneum: indications for conduction

Indications for this study are any painful symptoms in the peritoneal cavity. The doctor may prescribe this examination if he suspects that you have gallstones, liver, adrenal, biliary tract, kidney, pancreas, spleen, large vessels of the abdominal cavity, pelvic organs, also the bladder, in women - reproductive organs, And in men - the prostate gland.

Symptoms that should make you perform an ultrasound examination of internal organs is:

• Acute or chronic abdominal pain;
• Palpation of formations in the cavity of the peritoneum;
• Change in the circumference of the abdomen;
• Vomiting and / or diarrhea accompanying you for a long time;
• Bleeding from the intestinal tract or stomach, urinary and genital tract;
• Difficulty in urinating and defecating;
• Loss of body weight;
• Fever of unknown cause;
• Abdominal trauma.

Ultrasound of the peritoneum: preparation for the study

If you have a referral for this study, then preparation for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and kidneys involves the exclusion of certain products. A few days before the study, it is necessary to limit the consumption of foods that provoke excessive gas formation, because they can distort the resulting image on ultrasound. On the day of the study, it is better to come on an empty stomach. If you go to an ultrasound in the afternoon, eat an easily assimilated breakfast.

Immediately before the diagnosis, you should not smoke, because smoke can distort images. For an hour or an hour and a half before entering the doctor's office, drink a non-carbonated mineral water or tea (1 liter), since during the examination you need a full bladder (you must feel the urge). Improper preparation for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and kidney can lead to distorted results. In this case, the doctor can postpone the study for another day.

Factors affecting the ultrasound of the peritoneum

Preparing for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and kidneys includes taking laxatives a day before the diagnosis. To make the study plausible, doctors recommend cleaning the bowels and getting rid of flatulence with the help of drugs available in pharmacies. Thanks to this, the research is easier.

Preparation for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and kidneys in adults implies that the patient must fulfill certain conditions, so that the image of organs obtained on the monitor screen is readable. If food, liquid and gas accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract, then part of the organs, as a rule, can not be visualized.

Preparation for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and kidney, bladder includes the use of fluid as an acoustic window. It should also be borne in mind that you should drink slowly, so as not to swallow too much air, because the space it creates, makes it difficult to read the image from the screen of the device.

Ultrasound of the peritoneum in pregnancy

Preparation for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and kidneys in pregnant women does not differ from the preparation of the rest of the patients. Recommendations, respectively, are the same. On the eve of the survey, one should not eat raw fruits and vegetables, especially beans. Avoid heavy meals. Eat a light dinner in small portions. 6 hours before the study should not eat anything. If done in the morning, it is better to come on an empty stomach. In the case where the study time is at lunch time or after it, you can make a light snack.

Ultrasound of peritoneal cavity in children

Preparation for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and kidney in children, as a rule, depends on the age of the small patient. At the age of a child under 3 years, no special preparation is required for the diagnosis. If during the study there is a need for feeding the baby, make sure that a bottle of still water is at hand.

For examining the age category of children from 3 to 10 years, the following conditions must be observed:

• If possible, do not urinate before research;
• Do not give the child a meal a few hours before ultrasound;
• The day before the test and the day of the procedure, it is possible to give the child a capsule of the agent having the effect of removing intestinal gases.

Children older than 10 years in the day preceding the study:

• Avoid foods that cause excessive amounts of gases, such as carbonated drinks, fresh vegetables and fruits, bran, oatmeal, cream or fresh bread.
• In patients with a tendency to flatulence, it is necessary to use a maximum of 3 times, after a meal, 2 capsules of an agent that reduces gas production.

On the day of the study it is necessary:

• Come on an empty stomach, at least six hours before the study is nothing;
• Do not chew gum;
• A few hours before the procedure, you need to drink 3 cups of still water to fill the bladder with liquid.

How is the research conducted?

As mentioned above, preparation for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and kidneys is a very important factor for conducting qualitative diagnostics. The algorithm of the procedure is as follows:

At the entrance to the ultrasound diagnosis room, the patient undresses, expels the abdomen and lays down on the couch, located next to the ultrasound machine. Sometimes during the study, there is also the need to change positions (from the back to the side), since the kidneys are better visualized from a certain angle. The doctor then covers the skin and the sensor head with a conductive gel that excludes the reflection of ultrasound waves from the surface of the peritoneum.

During the study, the patient should listen to the doctor's commands, which, as a rule, concern the depth of diaphragmatic breathing. Ultrasound can last from 5 minutes to an hour - depending on the organ being diagnosed.

What does the research result include?

The description of each study should contain: the date, name, surname and age of the patient, the name of the equipment used for the study, and then the results of the diagnosis and conclusions.

Description of the results of the study gives information about all the organs of the cavity of the peritoneum (liver, gallbladder and biliary tract, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, large vessels, bladder). In the ultrasound study, each organ is always evaluated, and in the aggregate, a comprehensive evaluation of all internal organs as a whole should be made.