Ultrasonography (for children and adults)

How to prepare for an ultrasound?

Abdominal and renal arteries ultrasound

This investigation is carried out on an empty stomach. It is recommended to refrain from food 6-8 hours prior to the procedure, also one should not drink water for 2 hours before it. The night before one should not eat gas-forming products (bread, legumes, vegetables, fruits, milk). One can drink Espumisan, as well as Smecta or activated charcoal the day before the investigation.

Kidney and bladder ultrasound

Bladder filling process is quite individual, for some people it takes only two hours, and for some up to four.One can stick to a normal drinking regimen. It is advised not to urinate 2 hours prior to the procedure. The key point is that the bladder must be half-full.

Mammary glands

Since our equipment has a high resolution, there is no need to perform examination only during the first phase of the menstrual cycle. It can be performed on any convenient day.

Pelvic ultrasound

This investigation can be performed with a transabdominal sensor (against the abdomen skin). In this case the bladder must be full, so one should drink about a litre of water and not urinate for one hour prior to the procedure. This type of pelvic ultrasound is suitable for newborn babies, kids, teenagers, adults and the elderly who are not recommended or don’t want to perform the transvaginal one.

If the ultrasound is performed in a transvaginal way, then it is necessary to empty the bladder before the procedure.

How to book an appointment?

• Online appointment is the fastest and most convenient way. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It takes less than 5 minutes to schedule!
• You can also call us at + 7 812 327 03 01 (24/7), and the call-centre specialists will schedule an appointment whenever convenient to you.