Abdominal ultrasound and specialist consultation in the clinic of occupational diseases

Ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs is a very accurate, affordable and absolutely safe method of examining the body. The use of ultrasound diagnostics allows you to quickly and accurately determine what kind of disease the patient is worried about.

INDICATIONS FOR USAGE OF THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY ORGANS

Ultrasound of the abdominal organs is necessary:

• with almost all painful sensations in the upper abdomen;
• with a feeling of heaviness in the right hypochondrium;
• if you feel bitterness in the mouth;
• with bloating;
• with increased gas production;
• with acute attacks of pain in the abdomen;
• with girdle pain.

An abdominal ultrasound scan lasts no more than 15-20 minutes, during which experienced doctors, using a high-quality ultrasound machine, will determine the cause of the ailment.

During an ultrasound of the abdominal organs, the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and spleen are checked, allowing a comprehensive assessment of their condition.

Ultrasound of the liver makes it possible to detect signs of hepatitis, cirrhosis, congestion (caused by heart disease), abscesses, benign (cysts, hemangiomas) or malignant neoplasms (liver cancer, cholangiocarcinoma).

Ultrasound of the pancreas determines the presence of abnormalities in its development, pancreatitis, cysts, abscesses, stones and tumors (both benign and malignant). Age-related changes in the gland are also being studied.

Ultrasound of the gallbladder and bile ducts can detect abnormalities in their development, the presence of stones, impaired outflow of bile, cholecystitis, cholesterosis, polyps, benign or malignant tumors and parasites.

Ultrasound of the spleen reveals sepsis, mononucleosis, traumatic injury to the spleen, organ enlargement (caused by systemic blood diseases and pancreatitis), as well as cysts, abscesses and tumors.