Abdominal Ultrasounds

  • Abdomen – Complete

    Looks at: Liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, major vessels.
    Reasons: Abdominal pain, abnormal liver or kidney tests, gallstones, cysts, or masses.
    Prep: Fast 8 hours (no food); sip of water okay.

  • Abdomen – Limited

    Looks at:  (liver, gallbladder, right kidney).
    Reasons: Targeted pain or known findings (like gallstones or kidney cyst).
    Prep: Fast 8 hours.

  • Aorta Screening

    Looks at: Abdominal aorta — checks for aneurysm (AAA).
    Reasons:  Smokers, or family history of AAA.
    Prep: Fast 8 hours.

  • Renal / Bladder

    Looks at: Kidneys and bladder for stones, blockages, or infection.
    Reasons: Flank pain, blood in urine, kidney disease, frequent UTIs.
    Prep: Drink 24–32 oz water 1 hr before; do not urinate.

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