Safe, Painless & Radiation-Free Imaging for Accurate Diagnosis
An Ultrasound, also known as a USG Scan or Sonography, is a safe, painless, and non-invasive imaging test. Specifically, it uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of the inside of your body. Indeed, doctors at Henotic Diagnostics, Kharghar use ultrasonography to examine organs, blood flow, muscles, and soft tissues. Furthermore, ultrasonography is one of the most commonly recommended diagnostic tests because it is quick, accurate, and safe for patients of all ages, unlike CT scans that involve ionizing radiation.
What is an Ultrasound Scan?
An ultrasonography scan uses a small handheld device called a transducer. Essentially, the transducer sends sound waves into the body, which bounce back to create images on a monitor. Unlike invasive procedures, ultrasonography does not use radiation.
Why is an Ultrasound Done?
Doctors recommend a sonography to address various medical needs. Specifically, it is used to:
- Find the cause of pain, check swelling or lumps, and examine internal organs.
- Additionally, detect infections, monitor pregnancy, and evaluate blood flow.
- Likewise, check kidneys, bladder, liver, and the thyroid gland.
Common Ultrasound Scans
Depending on your specific requirements, we offer:
- Abdomen: Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Spleen, Kidneys, and vessels.
- Pelvic: Uterus, Ovaries, Cervix, Bladder, and Prostate.
- Pregnancy: Monitoring baby’s growth, heartbeat, placenta, and amniotic fluid.
- Specialized: Breast lumps/cysts, Thyroid nodules/goitre, Kidney stones/blockage, Scrotal pain/torsion, and Doppler Sonography for circulation.
Symptoms That May Need an Ultrasound
Your doctor may advise a sonography if you experience:
- Stomach pain, pelvic pain, swelling, or a visible lump.
- Moreover, blood in urine, difficulty urinating, or heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Pregnancy monitoring, neck swelling, breast lumps, leg swelling, or suspected kidney stone symptoms.
Conditions Ultrasound Can Detect
For example, ultrasonography helps diagnose:
- Liver/Gallbladder: Fatty liver, cirrhosis, gallstones, and polyps.
- Kidneys/Pelvis: Kidney stones, infections, urinary blockage, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and enlarged prostate.
- Other: Thyroid nodules, breast cysts, blood clots, varicose veins, and pregnancy complications.
Is Ultrasound Safe?
Yes. This imaging modality is considered one of the safest tests available because it does not use ionizing radiation. It is widely and safely used for expectant mothers, children, and adults for various medical indications.
Advantages of Ultrasound
Choosing sonography offers significant benefits because:
- It is radiation-free, safe during pregnancy, non-invasive, and painless.
- Furthermore, it is a quick, real-time procedure that is affordable with no recovery time.
Scan Overview
- Test Name: Ultrasound Scan (USG)
- Also Known As: Sonography, USG Scan
- Procedure Time: 15–30 minutes
- Preparation: Depends on the type of scan
- Radiation: No
- Pain: No
- Report Availability: Same day or as advised
Preparation & Procedure
Preparation varies depending on the scan. Generally:
- Abdominal: Fast for 6–8 hours.
- Pelvic/Pregnancy: Drink water and keep your bladder full.
- Procedure: A gel is applied, and the probe is moved over the area, completing in 15–30 minutes.
Ultrasound vs. CT Scan
In contrast to CT scans, sonography is radiation-free and provides real-time soft tissue imaging. However, CT is often reserved for bone-related trauma or complex emergency cases, as verified by official imaging safety guidelines.
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