Imaging Test

Abdominal Ultrasound

An abdominal ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs in your abdomen including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys. It's painless and doesn't use radiation.

Also known as: USG abdomen, Sonography abdomen, Abdominal sonogram

Normal Range

ParameterReference Range
LiverNormal size and echotexture
GallbladderNo stones, normal wall
KidneysNormal size and appearance
Pancreas/SpleenWithin normal limits

Who Should Take This Test?

Used to evaluate abdominal pain, swelling, or abnormal blood test results. Helps detect gallstones, kidney stones, liver disease, tumors, cysts, and other abdominal conditions.

How It Works

A sonographer applies gel to your abdomen and moves a transducer (wand) across your skin. Sound waves bounce off internal organs and create real-time images on a computer screen.

Preparation

You may be asked to fast for 6-8 hours before the test to reduce bowel gas. Sometimes you need to drink water to fill your bladder, depending on the organs being examined.

How Often?

As needed for symptoms or to follow up on known conditions

Symptoms to Watch

Abdominal pain or discomfort
Nausea or vomiting
Jaundice (yellow skin/eyes)
Unexplained abdominal swelling
Blood in urine
Abnormal liver function tests

Risk Factors

Gallbladder disease history
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Diabetes
Obesity

Related Conditions

GallstonesKidney StonesLiver DiseasePancreatitisAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Cost Comparison in India

Prices range from ₹350 to ₹600

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