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Ultrasound for appendicitis

A Ultrasound for appendicitis is a ultrasound test of the right lower abdomen. It shows an inflamed appendix, especially in children and pregnancy. No ionising radiation (sound waves).

सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।

What it shows

An inflamed appendix, especially in children and pregnancy.

Why it is done

Right lower belly pain.

Preparation

Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.

Radiation & safety

No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.

How long it takes

15 to 20 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

Sample type

Ultrasound

नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।

यो कहाँ गर्न सकिन्छ

तपाईंनजिकको हेरचाह

नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।

सामान्य प्रश्न

What does a appendix ultrasound show?
An inflamed appendix, especially in children and pregnancy.

Why is a appendix ultrasound done?
Right lower belly pain.

How do I prepare for a appendix ultrasound?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.

Does a appendix ultrasound use radiation?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.

How long does a appendix ultrasound take?
15 to 20 minutes

Ultrasound for appendicitis किन गरिन्छ?
Right lower belly pain.

Ultrasound for appendicitis का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.

Ultrasound for appendicitis गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.

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स्रोत: SI health summary (own words); decoder imaging pack; RadiologyInfo.org and MedlinePlus as references only

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