What’s going on with the increased echogenicity of the bowel?

Bowel echogenicity enhancement, i.e., abnormal echoes in the bowel found on ultrasound, suggests the presence of more contents in the bowel, such as accumulation of gas or stool, or abnormal thickening of the bowel wall. The details are as follows: 1. Accumulation of gas and stool: If the patient has no special symptoms and other possibilities are ruled out after abdominal CT examination and liver function tests, there is no need to worry too much about this case. It is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and other easy-to-digest food, drink more water, after a period of time can be relieved on their own. If this situation persists for a long time, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out drug treatment, such as taking simethicone emulsion and dimethicone tablets. 2. Intestinal wall thickening: There are many reasons for intestinal wall thickening, including inflammation, infection and tumor. It is recommended that the patient further improve other tests, such as blood routine, tumor markers and other tests. In addition, some patients have increased echogenicity of the intestinal tube, which may also be the result of surgery, for example, the anastomosis nail is retained in the intestinal tube during surgery, which may cause echogenicity enhancement. Patients should pay attention to regular work and rest during the examination period and avoid over-exertion.