USG or Ultrasound Test
Ultrasound scan, or USG, is a medical imaging test that uses sound waves to generate images of organs inside the body. Ultrasound images help a doctor view the internal organs and diagnose various diseases and conditions.
It is also used to confirm pregnancy as well as to monitor the baby’s health in the womb during pregnancy.
Other names - Sonography, ultrasonography, diagnostic medical sonography, or USG.
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| Test Type | Medical imaging |
|---|---|
| Preparation | Drink a lot of water to make your bladder full. Sometimes a fasting might be recommended |
| Report | Same day |
| Ultrasound scan costs | Rs.500 to Rs 2000 approximately |
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The two main categories of ultrasound scans are
- Diagnostic ultrasound
- Pregnancy ultrasound
No, the USG scan does not use any radiation
No, an ultrasound scan is a painless procedure.
Drink a lot of water till your bladder is full and do not go to the loo until the procedure is over. If asked for fasting, follow the doctor’s instructions.
There are no risks involved in ultrasonography. It is also safe for pregnant women
The USG test takes approximately 30 - 60 minutes to complete
Ultrasonography assists doctors in looking for tumours inside the body that don't show up properly on X-rays.
The cost of an ultrasound scan in Hyderabad varies from Rs. Rs.600 to Rs 1500 approximately.
It is done during pregnancy to produce images of the unborn baby in the uterus.
An abdomen ultrasound is done to examine the organs inside the abdomen and detect any medical conditions or unusual findings
