Ultrasound of the Abdomen

An abdominal ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures inside your abdomen, such as the liver, kidneys, and gallbladder. During the procedure, a technician applies a gel to your skin and moves a small device called a transducer over the area. The sound waves bounce off your organs and are turned into images on a monitor. This test helps doctors diagnose conditions like tumors, kidney stones, and inflammation, and it is safe, painless, and does not involve radiation.