An ultrasound test is a diagnostic medical imaging technique that is used to visualize a patient’s internal organs and assess his or her blood flow through various vessels. The ultrasounds are also frequently used during pregnancy as a monitoring and diagnostic tool, which allows obstetricians to check for abnormalities and conditions the baby may have. There are a number of benefits to ultrasounds in London, which we will discuss today.
Painless
The ultrasound procedure is generally painless and does not involve needles or cuts. Transducers are used for ultrasounds, and they rub against the patient’s skin over the area to be examined. The probe transmits high-frequency sound waves through the gel into the body, where the transducer collects sounds that bounce back. This image is then displayed on a screen by a computer through the use of those sound waves.
Don’t Use Radiation That Ionizes
Sonograms, which are images produced by sound waves and echoes, differ from other screening procedures in that they are not radiation-based. The procedure does not expose patients to ionizing radiation, making it safer than diagnostic techniques such as X-rays and CT scans.
Suitable For Use During Pregnancy
The use of ultrasound scan during pregnancy is a practical way for future parents to keep track of their baby’s growth and development. Furthermore, they provide them with practical information and aspects that can assist them in preparing for the birth, such as the estimated delivery date and the gender of the child. It is common practice for families to save, share, and treasure the ultrasound scan images for their intimate value – providing a personal benefit to the procedure.
Non-Invasive Mostly
The only noninvasive way to determine whether a suspicious lump is benign, fluid-filled cystic, or cancerous is to perform an ultrasound scan. However, some scans require the use of a special probe that is inserted into a patient’s vagina (for obstetric or pelvic examinations), rectum (for prostate examinations) or oesophagus (for heart examinations).
The Regency International Clinic in London has launched a comprehensive ultrasound clinic that offers a range of specialist services for both men and women. We offer ultrasound scans for various medical conditions and screening for cancer, including scans on various parts of the body. These ultrasounds will be performed by our accredited radiologists and experienced sonographers – we even have female radiographers and sonographers you can request when booking an appointment.
Inexpensive
Our scans can be inexpensive depending on the type of ultrasound you need. Here are the costs for each type of ultrasound.
If you have questions about any of our scans or would like to speak with a fertility specialist, please fill out our contact form or call us. We’ll be happy to assist you.