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Ultrasound / Sonography

Pictures of organs made with sound waves, using a gel and a small hand-held probe moved over the skin. It uses no radiation.

How it works

A hand-held probe sends sound waves into the body and listens for their echoes, which a computer turns into a live picture. There is no radiation.
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  1. 1A hand-held probe rests on gel spread over the skin.
  2. 2It sends sound waves into the body — no radiation.
  3. 3Echoes from organs return to the probe and form a live picture.

What happens, step by step

  1. Step 01

    Lie down

    You lie on a couch and uncover the area being scanned.

  2. Step 02

    Gel on the skin

    A cool gel is spread on the skin so the sound passes in clearly.

  3. Step 03

    Probe is moved

    The probe is pressed gently and moved over the area while pictures appear on a screen.

  4. Step 04

    Wipe off and report

    The gel is wiped away. The doctor doing the scan writes the report.

Before you come

How to prepareUsually
Depends on the area. For the abdomen you are often asked not to eat beforehand; for the pelvis, to drink water so the bladder is full. Wear loose, two-piece clothing.
FastingUsually
Often 6–8 hours for an abdominal scan; usually not needed for other areas. Ask when you book.
How long it takesUsually
Usually 15–30 minutes.
When the report comesUsually
Usually the same day.

Answers marked “Usually” are what most hospitals ask, not yet confirmed for Lopmudra. Call the branch you plan to visit; the desk will tell you exactly how to prepare.

Lopmudra's own answers not confirmed yet

Which branches have it

Branch availability not confirmed yet — ask the branch before you travel

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