Ultrasound is one of the modern research methods, absolutely harmless and allows you to learn a lot. That is why it is widely used to diagnose pathologies of the mammary glands, thyroid gland, pelvic organs, abdominal cavity, and kidneys, and also helps to monitor the course of pregnancy and constantly monitor the development of the fetus and placenta.
For some of the above types of ultrasound, preparation is required, pre-planned observations, which will then be taken into account when characterizing the patient's condition.
Ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder, as a rule, is carried out transabdominally. Its advantage over urinary cystography, which requires the administration of a special fluid through a catheter, and this, of course, causes discomfort and discomfort to the patient, is quite obvious.
Ultrasound of the bladder and kidneys is a minimally invasive procedure. This is an alternative to palpation and insertion of a catheter, plus it provides more accurate information about the condition of the organs.
Indications for the appointment of ultrasound of the bladder and kidneys are:
- diseases of the urethra;
- the results of laboratory tests (the presence of red blood cells in the urine);
- patient complaints of symptoms characteristic of various kidney diseases;
- changes in laboratory tests characteristic of various diseases of the urinary system;
- kidney stones or bladder;
- the presence of an additional cavity next to the bladder, a diverticulum filled with fluid;
- tumors and suspected cysts in the bladder;
- after an injury.
Ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder also allows you to determine the presence in the paravesical space of the urinary tract.
Every twenty suffers from kidney diseases , which cannot but disturb. Very often the development of a disease proceeds without obvious symptoms, so the patient is treated when the disease is already progressing. In this regard, ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder for prophylactic purposes must be performed at least once a year, provided that the patient is not worried.
Proper preparation for an ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder boils down to a few simple rules. In the morning, before going on an ultrasound, you should not drink a lot of liquid (no more than half a glass of water). In no case should you take diuretics. If you are concerned about being overweight and suffering from increased gas formation in the intestines, a few days before the study, exclude black bread, raw fruits and vegetables, and whole milk from your diet . Before you go for an ultrasound, consult your urologist, who is observed, his opinion on this subject can be significant and important.
Before starting the procedure, a special gel will be applied to the patient’s skin, which reduces air access and facilitates the easy movement of the sensor.
After the study, the patient can return to his diet if the urologist has not expressed any contraindications. On average, the study time takes about 5 minutes. It is absolutely painless and does not cause discomfort. It is advisable to pass it as directed by a doctor.