Ultrasound
Our in-house Consultant Radiologists, Medical Sonologists, Medical Radiographers, Cardiologists are experts in medical imaging/radiology. They use their expertise coupled with cutting-edge technologies to produce accurate and more realistic images for medical diagnosis.
This diagnostic medical imaging technique uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of part of the body on the screen. It does not use ionising radiation. It is safe for everyone including, pregnant women, Children, Adults- Male and Female- and the Elderly. Some of our Ultrasound Services include;
Obstetrics scan, Pelvic scan, Abdominal scan, Abdominopelvic scan,Transvaginal scan, Anomaly scan, Follicular tracking, Scrotal scan, Soft tissue scan, Prostrate scan, Breast scan, Neck/Thyroid scan, MSK, Ocular study,Transfontannel scan, Doppler scan, Renal Doppler, Scrotal Doppler, Carotid. We also have facilities for ECG;
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) is a medical diagnostic tool that measures the electrical activities of the heart. ECG is recommended for all adults, especially those with a family history of hypertension.
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Is Ultrasound scan safe?Yes. Ultrasound scan is safe. It does not use ionizing radiation.
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Is Ultrasound scan painful?Generally, ultrasound scan is a painless examination; occasionally and depending on the type of scan done, patients may feel some slight discomfort. This is usually due to posture during the procedure or the morbidity/disease process.
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Can children do an Ultrasound scan?Yes. Children can undergo Ultrasound scans. Anybody can undergo an ultrasound scan.
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Does an Ultrasound scan use radiation?No. Ultrasound scan makes use of sound waves. These sound waves are at a frequency that is not audible to the human ears.
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Is an Ultrasound scan expensive?Ultrasound scans are very cheap and affordable.
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Is Ultrasound scan invasive?No. Ultrasound scan is not invasive. It involves smearing a neutral, odourless ultrasound gel on the part of the body to be scanned using a probe or transducer.