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Ultrasonography, also known as ultrasound, is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs, blood vessels, and other structures inside the body. The images are created by a device called a transducer, which emits the sound waves and detects the echoes that bounce back. The echoes are then converted into images that can be displayed on a monitor.
Ultrasound is a non-invasive and painless procedure that can be used to diagnose and monitor a wide range of medical conditions. It is particularly useful for imaging the following:
-Pregnancy: Ultrasound is commonly used to monitor the development of a fetus during pregnancy. It can be used to determine the due date, check for multiple pregnancies, and detect any abnormalities or complications.
-Abdominal organs: Ultrasound can be used to image the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and other abdominal organs to check for any abnormalities or diseases.
-Blood vessels: Ultrasound can be used to image blood vessels, including the heart, to check for blockages or other issues.
-Muscles and joints: Ultrasound can be used to image muscles and joints to check for issues such as inflammation or injury.
-Thyroid and other glands: Ultrasound can be used to image the thyroid and other glands to check for any abnormalities.
It is considered very safe and usually does not have any side effects. But the images generated are not always clear and may not be able to detect some conditions, so it is often used along with other imaging techniques, such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI, or angiography.