B-ultrasound is a very common detection method that can detect the physical and development of the fetus. But many people think that this test can only be used in obstetrics and gynecology. This view is wrong.
B-ultrasound can detect many diseases, and B-ultrasound is not only used by women, men also use B-ultrasound at certain times.
What diseases can B-ultrasound detect? What is the liquid that is applied to the body during B-ultrasound?
What is B-ultrasound examination?
B-ultrasound is a method of detecting the human body using ultrasonic waves. It can obtain images of human tissues and organs. It is like a radar that can detect possible lesions in body organs, tissues, blood vessels, etc.
What diseases can B-ultrasound detect?
B-ultrasound is not unique to women. It is a physical examination that can be performed by both men and women. It can mainly check the following 6 diseases.
1. Gynecological diseases
B-ultrasound can be used to check various diseases in the pelvic cavity, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis and other diseases.
2. Kidney disease
B-ultrasound can also detect various kidney diseases such as kidney stones and hydronephrosis. If the kidney function is abnormal, a B-ultrasound is required. Some kidney diseases can be diagnosed with B-ultrasound, and some require further examination.
3. Liver disease
Liver disease B-ultrasound is a necessary examination item for liver disease. Liver cysts, fatty liver, cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, etc. are all common liver diseases that can be detected by B-ultrasound.
4. Heart disease
B-ultrasound can also detect heart beating, blood flow, etc. For middle-aged and elderly people, B-ultrasound examinations are often performed to find out whether there are high-risk diseases such as myocardial infarction and cerebral thrombosis.
5. Breast disease
Perform regular breast ultrasound examinations to understand the structure of the breast and detect tumors inside the breast. Whether it is benign or malignant, it can be detected.
Of course, this is only a preliminary finding, and the specific situation requires further research.
6. Thyroid examination
Thyroid cysts, thyroid hyperplasia, thyroid nodules, etc. can all be examined by B-ultrasound. However, if it is hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, etc., it cannot be diagnosed through B-ultrasound.
What liquid is applied on the body during a B-ultrasound examination?
Many people want to know what kind of liquid is applied on the body during a B-ultrasound examination and whether it is poisonous.
This is a liquid called medical coupling agent, which is an aqueous solution composed of acrylic acid and glycerin. It is non-toxic and harmless to the human body.
The reason why it is applied is to eliminate the gap between the B-ultrasound probe and the skin and make the image clearer. It can also act as a lubrication to make the B-ultrasound examination smoother.
In addition, medical coupling agents can also inhibit bacteria. So don't worry, it's non-toxic.
What precautions should be taken during B-ultrasound examination?
Be mentally prepared before the B-ultrasound examination. First of all, you need to determine whether you need to fast. For example, the liver, gallbladder, etc. need to be fasted.
For early pregnancy tests and gynecological examinations, you need to hold in your urine. During the examination, it is best to wear loose, comfortable clothes and avoid wearing jewelry. Relax during the examination and follow the doctor's instructions for exercise to get clearer images.
B-ultrasound is not just for women, men also need to undergo B-ultrasound. B-ultrasound is a method that can diagnose a variety of diseases, rather than just gynecological diagnosis and prenatal examination.
I hope you all have a certain understanding of B-ultrasound and find out what diseases B-ultrasound can detect. Don’t be too resistant when doing B-ultrasound, because B-ultrasound is safe, does not cause any damage, and has a high accuracy rate.
