Private Abdominal Ultrasound scan London

Private Abdominal Ultrasound Scan

Private Abdominal Scan – At a Glance

Diagnostic investigation of the Liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys and spleen
Confirm pathology within the Upper Abdomen
General Reassurance
No GP referral is required
Same time results to take away
Fully qualified, experienced NHS sonographers
At least 4 hrs of fasting is required.
Same-day appointments are usually available.
Only £149
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Contents
1 Private Abdominal Ultrasound Scan
2 Private Abdominal Scan – At a Glance
2.1 Reasons for having an abdominal ultrasound.
3 Book your Abdominal Ultrasound Online
4 Only £149
5 What is the purpose of this abdominal ultrasound test?
6 What is included?
7 Preparation for the Abdominal Ultrasound:
8 What should I expect during the examination?
9 Abdominal Ultrasound Cost
10 Private abdominal ultrasound scan near me.
11 Ultrasound Clinic London
11.1 Clinic Address:
11.2 Appointment Bookings
11.3 Do you need a private Abdominal ultrasound scan?
12 Frequently Asked Questions
13
13.1 About Ultrasound
14 What are the benefits and risks of ultrasound scanning?
14.1 Benefits
14.2 Risks
15 What are the limitations of Ultrasound Imaging?
16 Private abdominal ultrasound scan near me.
17 Other Ultrasounds for Women we offer:
17.1 Thyroid Ultrasound
17.2 Private Abdominal and Urinary Ultrasound Scan
17.3 Abdomen and Pelvis Ultrasound Scan
17.4 Pelvic Ultrasound
18 References and More Information:

The abdominal ultrasound is a medical test to evaluate the organs within the upper abdominal viscera such as the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidneys and spleen and assist in the diagnosis of any disease. Ultrasound is also able to evaluate the blood flow in these organs using the colour Doppler technique.

Abdominal ultrasounds are very common and the main reasons for a referral are RUQ (right upper quadrant), epigastric or generalised abdominal pain. When this pain is associated with food, your doctor will want to exclude the presence of gallstones.

Reasons for having an abdominal ultrasound.

This private scan is performed to diagnose the reasons for:

Abdominal pain
Abdominal bloating
Loin/kidney pain
Abnormal liver function tests, fatty liver
Abnormal renal function
Follow up on previous findings such as cysts, gallstones, polyps, kidney stones
Abnormal Blood Tests
Tumours & Cancers
Vomiting
Discomfort
Gallstones
Fatty Liver
Liver Cirrhosis
Yellow Skin (Jaundice)
Inflammation
Polyps
Cysts

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What is the purpose of this abdominal ultrasound test?

The Liver and Upper Abdominal diagnostic ultrasound includes the evaluation of:

Liver
Gallbladder
Biliary system
Pancreas
Kidneys
Spleen
Organ blood flow using Doppler ultrasound

What is included?

Diagnostic report with images and, if needed, a follow-up recommendation.

Preparation for the Abdominal Ultrasound:

For this examination, you are required to fast for at least 4 hours (if you are diabetic, you may have a sugary supplement if needed). Clear fluids, for example, water, are allowed.

What should I expect during the examination?

During the consultation, our sonographer will explain the examination procedure.

You will be asked to lie on your back and expose your upper abdomen.

A small amount of water-based gel will be applied to your skin. The gel will help the transducer to make good contact with the skin. The ultrasound transducer will be placed on the body and will be moved in different directions over the area of interest to obtain the required information/ultrasound images.

There is usually no discomfort from pressure as the transducer or probe as otherwise known, is pressed against the area being examined. However, if scanning is performed over an area of tenderness, you may feel pressure or minor discomfort from the transducer.

Once the imaging is completed, the clear gel will be wiped off your skin. Any portions that are not wiped off will dry quickly. The gel does not usually stain or discolour clothing.

This examination is usually completed within 10-20 minutes. You should be able to resume your normal activities immediately.

Abdominal Ultrasound Cost

We believe that ultrasound scans in London should be affordable, and the cost should not be a limiting factor on your decision of getting a faster diagnosis and better treatment. You will therefore find the price of our imaging services surprisingly affordable.

The private abdominal ultrasound Costs: £149.00

Private abdominal ultrasound scan near me.

If you are looking for a high-quality abdominal ultrasound scan nearby and in a convenient London location, our clinic is conveniently located in the heart of London, just a few minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate tube station, in a cobbled cul-de-sac off Kensington Mall in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Notting Hill underground station is served by Central, Circle and District lines.

Ultrasound Clinic London

Clinic Address:

International Ultrasound Services
5a Lucerne Mews London
W8 4ED
Nearest tube: Notting Hill Gate
Tel: 0203 051 6506 or 0753 929 0816
E-mail:info@iuslondon.co.uk

Appointment Bookings

Monday – Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-1pm
Sunday: Closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions about the abdominal scan, please visit the abdominal scan FAQs page.

About Ultrasound

Diagnostic Medical ultrasound or medical sonography or sonogram or USG as otherwise known is a painless diagnostic imaging technique utilising sound waves to produce internal images of the body.
It is called ultrasound, as the sound frequency being used is in the region of 1 to 20MHz. The human ear can’t, can’t hear these frequencies.
The ultrasound waves are produced by the transducer or the probe, as most commonly known. As the sound waves travel through the body, it bounces back to the transducer due to various sound transmissions differences in tissues. The returning ultrasound echoes are picked up by the probe, and a powerful computer analyses the echoes and creates the 2d image on the screen.
There are various kinds of ultrasound scans that can be performed and each looks at different organs of the body such as tendons, muscles, joints, blood vessels, liver, kidneys, uterus and ovaries to confirm or exclude possible pathology. Ultrasound scan examinations are live and ideal not only for musculoskeletal exams to evaluate moving joints, but also to see your baby moving.
Unlike CT and MRI, ultrasound scans do not use radiation and therefore are pregnancy-friendly. Ultrasound, therefore, is being used in all stages of pregnancy starting from as early as 5 weeks gestation age.

What are the benefits and risks of ultrasound scanning?

Benefits

Ultrasounds are non-invasive.
An ultrasound exam may be occasionally, temporarily uncomfortable, but it should not be painful.
Ultrasound is widely available, easy-to-use and less expensive than other imaging modalities.
Ultrasound is extremely safe and do not use any ionizing radiation.
This imaging examination gives a clear picture of soft tissues such as the liver that do not show up well on x-rays.

Risks

There are no known harmful effects on humans related to ultrasound scans.

What are the limitations of Ultrasound Imaging?

Ultrasound does not travel well in the bowel or gas so abdominal organs such as the stomach and bowel or organs obscured by bowel can not be fully evaluated with ultrasound.

It can also be hard to fully visualise the internal anatomy of large patients as the sound waves have further to travel, and therefore the returning echoes are weaker.

Private abdominal ultrasound scan near me.

Our clinic is located near the Notting Hill Gate station in London. If you are looking for a high-quality ultrasound scan nearby and in a convenient London location, we are looking forward to seeing you.