How does an Ultrasound work in Richmond?

12/09/2020

Ultrasound is similar to the sonar that ships and submarines use to show what's in the water around them. With medical ultrasound, a wand-like-instrument called a transducer sends out waves of high-frequency sound. As these sound waves pass through the body, certain structures like organs, tissues, and tumors reflect the wave back. That reflection, or echo, is then used to create a picture of what's ahead.

What are the common uses of Ultrasound ?

In addition to taking those early pictures of a developing baby, ultrasound has many uses including helping doctors determine the causes of pain, swelling, and infection. Doctors also can use ultrasound services in Richmond to view organs including

Heart and blood vessels including the flow of blood and potential narrowing of vessels

Liver, gallbladder, spleen, and pancreas

Kidneys, bladder, uterus, and ovaries

Eyes, thyroid, and parathyroid glands, scrotum

Ultrasound can help doctors with a number of medical procedures such as a biopsy of a suspicious mass.