This is an imaging procedure which uses high frequency waves to investigate the body part/s being examined. The ultrasound probe transmits sound waves which are reflected by the body tissues and these reflected waves are converted into images. These scans are only performed at the area of interest and not the entire body. The following ultrasounds are carried out in NDC:

Preparation for an Ultrasound
The preparation required for an ultrasound depends on the body part that is being scanned. The standard preparation instructions that we tell our patients are:

Body Part/s	Preparations
Abdomen Empty Stomach (3-4 hours prior to examination; no milk or fatty foods) Breast	No preparation required
Musculoskeletal	No preparation required
Obstetric (Pregnancy)	Full bladder
Pelvis, Prostrate	Full bladder
Kidney	Full bladder
Thyroid	No preparation required
Testis	No preparation required

 

• For all pregnancy patients, the following documents (Under PNDT Act) are required:
  • Photo ID
  • One Passport Size Photograph
  • Doctor’s prescription
• For all the examinations we advise the patients to bring along any previous imaging/investigations that have been done of the area under investigation

Is the Ultrasound Safe?
Ultrasound is considered to be very safe with no known harmful effects.