Ultrasound of the digestive system is mainly used to examine the abdominal digestive organs for the presence of lesions.
Abdominal digestive system organs include liver, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen, etc. Ultrasound of the digestive system can determine the size of the organs, the presence of organic lesions and the presence of foreign bodies growing in them.
Ultrasound of digestive system can observe whether there is normal blood flow in the liver, whether there is obstruction in the intestinal cavity and bile ducts, whether there is occupation of the pancreas, whether there is inflammation and edema in the appendix, and initially diagnose cirrhosis of the liver, accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, fatty liver, polyps of the gallbladder, cholecystitis, and growths of foreign bodies in the pancreas.
Fasting is required before the ultrasound examination of the digestive tract, and eating and drinking should be stopped after 12:00 p.m. the night before to avoid affecting the observation.
If symptoms of digestive discomfort or digestive diseases are detected, please consult a doctor in time for a clear diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a professional physician.