Overview
An ultrasound examination without X-rays, sometimes including urine remaining after voiding.
What is it for?
Helps assess pain, bleeding, voiding symptoms or dilation.
When is it considered?
Selected according to examination and laboratory findings.
Before your appointment
Follow preparation advice and report fluid restriction or difficulty holding urine.
Procedure and preparation
A comfortably full bladder if requested, sometimes followed by a post-void measurement.
Understanding results
A normal ultrasound does not exclude all disease; limitations depend on the clinical question.
Next steps and follow-up
Results guide monitoring or further investigation and do not alone justify surgery.
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