Medical Scans
Medical Ultrasound Scan – Diagnostic Overview
A medical ultrasound scan can be very valuable in determining why you have stomach, muscle or pelvic pain and discomfort. Severe pain doesn’t always mean you have a serious problem just as mild pain doesn’t always mean a problem is not serious. Your stomach is the area below your chest known as the abdomen. The abdomen has many vital organs and pain can come from any one of them. Most solid organs are protected by your by your rib cage and your intestines are below this area.
Your doctor can determine if an ultrasound is what you need. We can diagnose such conditions as fatty liver, gallstones, kidney stones, aortic aneurysms, uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts to name a few. Some intestinal conditions such as appendicitis and diverticulitis can sometimes be seen. We can also look at the arteries in your neck to see if blood flow to your brain is being compromised. Medical ultrasound scans are a very important diagnostic tool in monitoring the progress of your unborn baby. In summary, Ultrasound is a very useful screening modality that can provide a variety of important information.
*Medical Cards (GMS) are accepted for all medical ultrasounds. A reduced rate is applied for all scans.