{"id":6860,"date":"2025-04-12T21:08:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T19:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klinikamojarodzina.pl\/?p=6860"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:02:21","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-an-ultrasound-examination-recommendations-from-our-ultrasound-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klinikamojarodzina.pl\/en\/how-to-prepare-for-an-ultrasound-examination-recommendations-from-our-ultrasound-specialist.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for an Ultrasound Examination? Recommendations from Our Ultrasound Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning an ultrasound examination but unsure how to prepare? Don&#8217;t worry \u2013 we&#8217;ve compiled simple and clear recommendations from our ultrasound specialist for you. Proper preparation will help the doctor obtain accurate results and make the examination comfortable for you. Read on \u2013 and find out everything you need to know before your visit!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abdominal Ultrasound\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n\u23f1 Duration: about 20 minutes<br \/>\nExam includes: liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, major abdominal vessels<br \/>\nPreparation:<br \/>\n? Must be done on an empty stomach<br \/>\n? In the morning: no eating, drinking, or smoking before the exam<br \/>\n? If your exam is in the afternoon \u2014 avoid food, drinks, and smoking for at least 4 hours<br \/>\n? Recommendation: have a light dinner the evening before, avoid foods causing gas<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anterior Abdominal Wall &amp; Groin Area Ultrasound<\/strong><br \/>\n\u23f1 Duration: about 20 minutes<br \/>\nExam includes: anterior abdominal wall, groin area<br \/>\nIndications: hernias, stretch marks<br \/>\nPreparation:<br \/>\n? No preparation required<br \/>\n? Can be performed at any time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Urinary System Ultrasound<\/strong><br \/>\n\u23f1 Duration: about 20 minutes<br \/>\nExam includes: kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, urinary bladder<br \/>\nPreparation:<br \/>\n? Fill your bladder: drink 1 liter of still water 1 hour before the exam<br \/>\n? Do not urinate before the exam or hold urine for at least 3 hours<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breast Ultrasound<\/strong><br \/>\n\u23f1 Duration: about 20 minutes<br \/>\n? No preparation required<br \/>\n?? For women: recommended between the 4th and 10th day of the menstrual cycle<br \/>\n??\u200d??? For men and children: in case of pain, lumps, or visible changes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pelvic Organs Ultrasound (transvaginal)<\/strong><br \/>\n\u23f1 Duration: about 20 minutes<br \/>\nExam includes: uterus, adnexa (fallopian tubes, ovaries)<br \/>\nPreparation:<br \/>\n? Empty the bladder before the procedure<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ovulation Monitoring \/ Folliculometry<\/strong><br \/>\n\u23f1 Duration: three exams within one cycle<br \/>\n? Schedule:<br \/>\n1\ufe0f\u20e3 7\u20139 days after the start of menstruation<br \/>\n2\ufe0f\u20e3 14\u201317 days<br \/>\n3\ufe0f\u20e3 23\u201325 days<br \/>\nHow it works:<br \/>\n? First ultrasound \u2014 full diagnostic (standard price)<br \/>\n? Second and third \u2014 short follow-ups (reduced price)<br \/>\nWhy do it: to monitor ovulation, check the ovaries, and assess the development of the dominant follicle<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prostate Ultrasound<\/strong><br \/>\n\u23f1 Duration: about 20 minutes<br \/>\nTypes:<br \/>\n\u2013 Transabdominal (through the abdomen)<br \/>\n\u2013 Transrectal (through the rectum)<br \/>\nExam includes: prostate, bladder, seminal vesicles<br \/>\nPreparation:<br \/>\n? Mandatory bowel emptying in the morning<br \/>\n? Enema or laxatives if needed \u2014 as advised by the doctor<br \/>\n? Fill the bladder for transabdominal ultrasound (drink 0.5 liters of water)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thyroid Ultrasound<\/strong><br \/>\n? No preparation required<br \/>\n? Quick, painless, and allows assessing thyroid health and detecting abnormalities<\/p>\n<p><strong>Testicular Ultrasound<\/strong><br \/>\n? No preparation required<br \/>\n? Helps detect various diseases and changes in the testicles, providing accurate and comfortable diagnostics<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lymph Node Group Ultrasound<\/strong><br \/>\n? No preparation required<br \/>\n? Detects inflammation or other changes \u2014 helpful for accurate diagnosis<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soft Tissue Ultrasound<\/strong><br \/>\nExam includes: subcutaneous tissue, muscles, fat, detection of tumors, swelling, or inflammations<br \/>\n? No preparation required<br \/>\n\u2757 Important: we do not perform joint or ligament ultrasounds \u2014 please book an appointment with an orthopedist or traumatologist<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salivary Glands Ultrasound<\/strong><br \/>\n? No preparation required<br \/>\n? Assesses salivary gland health and detects inflammation or other issues<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carotid Artery Doppler Ultrasound (extracranial)<\/strong><br \/>\n\u23f1 Duration: about 40 minutes<br \/>\n? No preparation required<br \/>\n? Exam available for adults only<br \/>\n? Assesses blood flow in the neck arteries \u2014 important for detecting possible circulation disorders<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning an ultrasound examination but unsure how to prepare? Don&#8217;t worry \u2013 we&#8217;ve compiled simple and clear recommendations from our ultrasound specialist for you. Proper preparation will help the doctor obtain accurate results and make the examination comfortable for you. Read on \u2013 and find out everything you need to know before your visit! 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