Ultrasound Department Service

Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. The images can provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and conditions.
Most ultrasound examinations are done using an ultrasound device outside your body, though some involve placing a device inside your body.

Why it’s done

– Ultrasound is used for many reasons, including to:

– View the uterus and ovaries during pregnancy and monitor the developing baby’s health

– Check your liver

– Diagnose gallbladder disease

– Check kidney stones

– Evaluate blood flow

– Guide a needle for biopsy or tumor treatment

– Examine a breast lump

– Check your thyroid gland

– Detect genital and prostate problems

– Assess joint inflammation (synovitis)