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An ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of your internal organs . It can be used to check blood flow or see if a mass is solid or filled with fluid.  \nAbout ultrasound  \nAn ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of your internal organs . It can be used to check blood flow or see if a mass is solid or filled with fluid. An ultrasound is also called a sonogram .  \nUltrasound does not use radiation and injections (shots) are not usually needed. There are no known harmful side effects of ultrasound.  \nWhat to expect  \nDuring your ultrasound, you will lie on a bed or stretcher . Your ultrasound technologist will put a gel on the area of your body that’s being looked at . Then, they will move a small device called a probe over the surface of your skin .  \nAbout Your Ultrasound 1/7  \nGetting your results  \nWhen your ultrasound is finished, a radiologist will review your ultrasound results . They will send your healthcare provider a written report within 24 hours . Ask your healthcare provider how and when you will get the results from your ultrasound.  \nTypes of ultrasounds  \nThere are different types of ultrasounds . They’re named after the area of your body that’s being looked at .  \nHow you need to get ready for your ultrasound depends on the type of ultrasound you’re having. Follow the instructions below the type of ultrasound you’re having. If you have any questions, or aren’t sure which type of ultrasound you’re having, contact your healthcare provider .  \nAbdominal ultrasound  \nAn abdominal ultrasound is used to look at the organs in your abdomen (belly) . These include your liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys .  \n Do not eat or drink for 6 hours before your ultrasound. Having an empty stomach makes it easier to see your gallbladder and other internal organs .  \n Take your medicine with a sip of water .  \nAbout Your Ultrasound 2/7  \n If you take medicine for diabetes (such as insulin) , ask the healthcare provider who prescribes it what to do .  \nPelvic ultrasound  \nA pelvic ultrasound is used to look at the organs in your pelvis . These include your ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, and bladder .  \n Drink 4 to 6 (8-ounce) cups of water 1 hour before your ultrasound.  \n Do not urinate (pee) before your ultrasound. Having a full bladder will make it easier to see your uterus and ovaries .  \n You may need to have close-up views of the lining of your uterus and your ovaries . If you do, you may have atransvaginal ultrasound after your pelvic ultrasound. For more information, read the “Transvaginal ultrasound”section below .  \nCombined abdominal and pelvic ultrasound  \nA combined abdominal and pelvic ultrasound is used to look at the organs in your abdomen and pelvis .  \n Do not eat solid food for 6 hours before your ultrasound.  \n Drink 4 to 6 (8-ounce) cups of water 1 hour before your ultrasound.  \nAbout Your Ultrasound 3/7  \n Do not urinate (pee) before your ultrasound.  \nTransvaginal ultrasound  \nA transvaginal (tranz-VA-jih-nul) ultrasound is used to look at the lining of your uterus and your ovaries . You will lie down with your legs raised, like you do during a Pap smear or pelvic exam . Your ultrasound technologist will put the ultrasound probe, which is shaped like a wand, into your vagina .  \nYou do not need to do anything to get ready.  \nRenal ultrasound  \nA renal ultrasound is used to look at 1 or both of your kidneys . You do not need to do anything to get ready.  \nUrinary bladder ultrasound  \nA urinary bladder ultrasound is used to look at your bladder .  \n Drink 4 (8-ounce) cups of water 45 minutes before your ultrasound.  \n Do not urinate (pee) before your ultrasound.  \nVenous ultrasound (Doppler)  \nA venous ultrasound is used to diagnose blood clots in your legs or arms . 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