About USG Whole Abdomen
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and completely painless procedure.No exposure to ionizing radiation, making it very safe.Provides real-time, dynamic images of abdominal organs.Often serves as a first-line diagnostic tool for various abdominal complaints.Quick procedure, typically completed within 20-30 minutes.No sedation required, allowing for immediate resumption of normal activities.liHighly effective for detecting fluid, cysts, stones, and structural abnormalities./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Unexplained, persistent, or severe abdominal pain.
- Suspected gallstones (cholelithiasis) or gallbladder inflammation.
- Evaluation of liver conditions like fatty liver, cirrhosis, or hepatitis.
- Assessing kidney stones, cysts, or infections.
- Investigating an abdominal mass or lump felt during a physical exam.
- Unexplained weight loss, jaundice, or abnormal liver function tests.
- Screening for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (in at-risk individuals).
- Monitoring known conditions like pancreatic cysts or ascites (fluid buildup).
How to prepare
- Fasting is usually required for 6-8 hours before the scan to ensure the gallbladder is full and the stomach and intestines are empty, providing clearer images.
- Drink water as usual unless instructed otherwise; a full bladder is often needed for better visualization of pelvic organs.
- Inform your doctor about all current medications, especially diabetes medication, as fasting may require dosage adjustments.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to the appointment.
- Remove any jewelry or metallic objects from the abdominal area.
Risks & possible complications
- Ultrasound is considered extremely safe with no known harmful biological effects from diagnostic sound waves.
- There is a very low risk of an allergic reaction to the ultrasound gel, which is typically water-based and hypoallergenic.
- Discomfort from pressure applied by the transducer probe, especially if the area is tender.
- A potential for false-negative or inconclusive results, which may require additional imaging tests.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no specific recovery period; you can resume your normal diet and activities immediately after the scan.
- The sonographer will wipe off the clear, water-based gel from your abdomen.
- Your Gastroenterologist will analyze the images and discuss the findings with you, often on the same day or at a follow-up appointment.
- No special post-procedure care is needed.
- If a biopsy or other intervention was performed during the ultrasound (which is rare for a standard scan), specific aftercare instructions will be provided.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0 days (Immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering usg whole abdomen in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with gastroenterology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform usg whole abdomen. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for usg whole abdomen compare across other countries where we have data.
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Gastroenterologists for USG Whole Abdomen
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