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Upper abdomen ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, pancreas)

A Upper abdomen ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, pancreas) is a ultrasound test of the upper abdomen. It shows gallstones, fatty liver, liver size and texture, bile duct widening. No ionising radiation (sound waves).

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

What it shows

Gallstones, fatty liver, liver size and texture, bile duct widening.

Why it is done

Upper belly pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests.

Preparation

Fast 6 to 8 hours so the gallbladder is visible.

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।

सम्बन्धित अवस्था

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तपाईंनजिकको हेरचाह

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सामान्य प्रश्न

What does a usg upper abdomen show?
Gallstones, fatty liver, liver size and texture, bile duct widening.

Why is a usg upper abdomen done?
Upper belly pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests.

How do I prepare for a usg upper abdomen?
Fast 6 to 8 hours so the gallbladder is visible.

Does a usg upper abdomen use radiation?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.

How long does a usg upper abdomen take?
15 to 20 minutes

Upper abdomen ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, pancreas) किन गरिन्छ?
Upper belly pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests.

Upper abdomen ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, pancreas) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Fast 6 to 8 hours so the gallbladder is visible.

Upper abdomen ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, pancreas) 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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