How much radiation will the body absorb during an abdominal color ultrasound?

As for the physical examination items ,

Abdominal color ultrasound is an old acquaintance every year.

But have you ever thought about this?

What diseases can abdominal color ultrasound detect?

How much radiation will the body "absorb" during a color ultrasound?

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Today, let’s take a look at

What is abdominal ultrasound?

First of all, don't panic! Abdominal color Doppler ultrasound is a radiation-free examination method .

It uses color ultrasound imaging equipment to dynamically observe the position, size, shape and whether there are any lesions in the abdominal organs . In simple terms, it uses ultrasound to "see" if there is any problem in your stomach.

The main organs examined include: liver, gallbladder, bile duct, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, uterine appendages, prostate, etc.

Abdominal color Doppler ultrasound is not just a "sharp eye" and can detect many potential diseases. Specifically:

● Liver diseases: fatty liver, liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, even mass-type liver cancer, cystic liver masses and other liver space-occupying lesions cannot escape its "eyes".

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● Gallbladder and bile duct diseases: gallbladder stones, gallbladder polyps, bile duct stones, bile duct cancer, etc. can all be clearly seen on color ultrasound.

● Pancreatic diseases: pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer, etc. Color Doppler ultrasound can also provide important diagnostic basis.

● Spleen diseases: accessory spleen, splenic cyst, splenic hemangioma, etc. , can also be detected by color ultrasound.

● Kidney disease: Kidney stones, hydronephrosis, renal cysts, congenital renal malformations and solid space-occupying lesions in the kidney can all be “detected” by color Doppler ultrasound.

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● Uterine adnexal diseases: endometrial thickening, polyps, uterine fibroids, adnexal cysts, solid space-occupying lesions, etc. , color Doppler ultrasound can also help you "find" them out.

● Prostate problems: prostate hyperplasia, calcification, cysts, etc. , color ultrasound can also reveal the truth.

The reason why abdominal color Doppler ultrasound has become a "frequent visitor" of physical examination is mainly because it has the following advantages :

● Painless and non-invasive: No puncture is required during the examination, and it is completely painless and non-invasive.

● No radiation: High safety , no need to worry about radiation problems.

● Real-time dynamic observation: You can see the condition of the organs in real time and deal with problems promptly when they are discovered .

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Although abdominal ultrasound is a "gentle" examination, in order to ensure the accuracy of the examination results, some precautions must be kept in mind :

Fasting

Upper abdominal ultrasound needs to be performed on an empty stomach .

After eating, there will be gas in the stomach and intestines, which will affect the clarity of the ultrasound image .

Moreover, after eating, the gallbladder will contract, bile will be discharged, and the volume of the gallbladder will decrease, affecting the test results .

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Holding urine

Urinary system examination requires moderate urine retention .

Because when the bladder is full, it can push away the surrounding intestines, reduce gas interference, and make the examination results clearer .

Light diet

It is best to avoid eating foods that are prone to bloating, such as sugars, soy products, garlic, etc. before the examination. After all, the thing that abdominal ultrasound fears most is gas interference.

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So, don't worry anymore

Doing abdominal color ultrasound will cause you to "intake" radiation!

Next physical examination

Relax and do it~

Statement: This article is a medical-related educational popular science article. It does not involve specific treatment methods or medical behaviors and cannot replace hospital visits.

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