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Ultrasound of the bladder in women
For women, this examination is performed both transvaginally and transabdominally. Sometimes, the transabdominal method also examines the abdominal organs. Ultrasound of the bladder in women helps to study the nature and location of tumors, as well as to detect inflammatory processes. The safety of this procedure allows it to be prescribed even to pregnant women, but only abdominally, so as not to violate the integrity of the placenta.
Ultrasound of the bladder in men
Men are prescribed ultrasound diagnostics on a full bladder. Here, both the prostate gland and the bladder itself are perfectly visualized. In most cases, diagnostics are carried out transabdominally. Ultrasound of the bladder makes it possible to see the presence of tumors, their size and location.
Ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder
A comprehensive study of the kidneys and bladder is quite common, since these organs directly depend on mutual functionality. Therefore, during the examination, the attending physician, using an ultrasound machine, examines in detail both the bladder and the kidneys. During ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder, it is possible to detect renal pathology, pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the ureters and urinary tract.
Ultrasound of the bladder: indications
It is recommended to do an ultrasound of the bladder for differential diagnosis and in the following cases:
- pain in the area above the pubis;
- frequent urination;
- suspected stones in the bladder;
- difficulty urinating, bloody discharge;
- exclusion of vesicoureteral reflux;
- organ analysis for cystitis;
- examination for pyelonephritis.
Contraindications for standard bladder ultrasound include purulent skin lesions and burns at the site of application of the device. The transrectal method is contraindicated in cases of trauma and pathologies of the rectum, after operations on it, in case of obstruction and strictures, in case of inflammation or ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract. The transvaginal method is not used if the patient has an allergy to latex, during pregnancy after the 12th week, in the presence of the hymen.
Ultrasound of the bladder: preparation
Immediately before the examination (one and a half to two hours), you must drink water and not go to the toilet, and before the procedure, a diuretic is given to speed up the formation of urine. If transrectal access is implemented, a cleansing enema is used.
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