Ultrasound procedures, also called sonography, are widely popular for examining expecting mothers non-invasively. But doctors use this diagnostic imaging method for many other applications in the medical field. They provide real-time images of focus organs and tissues using high-frequency sound waves called ultrasound. They are relatively safer than other imaging techniques that use radio waves. If your doctor has asked you for an ultrasound test, it is best to learn more about it to make the entire procedure easier.
Ultrasounds have a plethora of diagnostic applications depending on the patient and the type of ultrasound. It is also used for guidance during advanced medical procedures like biopsies. Let us look at some more applications of sonography-
You will be asked to lay down on a table with the focus area exposed for the procedure. The sonographer will then apply lubricating jelly to the targeted area. The lubricating jelly prevents air pockets and friction during the process and allows easy gliding of the transducer. It also increases the transmitting efficiency of the sound waves. The transducer is then used to send high-frequency sound waves through your body. When the sound waves hit an object or organ, they are reflected back, and the computer reads them to form an image.
Preparation required for an ultrasound depends on the area or organ being diagnosed. Here are some cases to prepare you in advance-
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