Ultrasound of the urinary tract Cracow

Ultrasound of the urinary tract is an ultrasound examination aimed at assessing the structure and function of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and, in men, also the prostate gland and prostate. It involves the use of ultrasound waves to obtain images of these organs.

Ultrasound of the urinary tract is carried out in the city of Krakow Prokocim.

The examination is completely painless. The patient lies on his back with his abdomen exposed. The doctor applies the ultrasound gel and applies the head of the ultrasound machine, moving it over the surface of the skin around the kidneys, bladder and, in men, the prostate gland. Sometimes it is necessary to change the position of the body. The image shows the organs of the urinary system, their size, shape and internal structure.

Ultrasound allows to diagnose m.in: stones in the kidneys and bladder, cysts, tumors and malignant tumors, inflammation, anatomical abnormalities, prostatic hypertrophy, as well as urine outflow disorders.

Before a planned urinary ultrasound, there are several essential preparatory steps that will help you get precise and accurate results.

• If your test is scheduled for the morning hour, the last meal allowed should be an easily digestible dinner the day before.
• If the test takes place in the afternoon or evening, you should remain fasting for at least 6 hours.
• It is important to come to the examination with a full bladder. We recommend drinking 3 to 5 glasses of water one hour before the test and refraining from urinating (it is acceptable to drink a delicate tea).
• In order to minimize the risk of possible darkening of the image by intestinal gas, we suggest that the day before the test, over-the-counter preparations containing simethicone should be taken (it reduces the surface tension at the interface between the liquid and gas phases in the gastrointestinal tract).
• Please take your medical records from previous examinations with you – this is an important source of information for the doctor performing the examination.

Ultrasound examination is recommended for ailments such as pain in the lumbar region, problems with urination, pollakiuria, the presence of blood in the urine and in the diagnosis of infertility. They are also performed prophylactically in people over 50. years of age.

The average test time is about 10-20 minutes. It depends on the patient’s body structure, cooperation with the doctor and the possible need to assess additional structures, e.g. after urination.

In young children, it is necessary to stay hydrated by giving drinks to drink and encouraging frequent urination. An older child may be asked to drink a certain amount of fluids, such as 1-1.5 liters of water.

Yes, ultrasonography is completely safe for the fetus and recommended in the diagnosis of kidney and bladder diseases in pregnant women. It provides valuable information and allows you to assess the impact of pregnancy on the functioning of the urinary system.