Ultrasound & Doppler
- Using Ultrasound for imaging is the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging.
- It involves a painless medical test that assists doctors to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions.
- Investigation of abdominal pain, a palpable mass, gallbladder and kidney stones as well as a multitude of other conditions is easily done with an Ultrasound.
- It is a fast, cost-effective examination without any radiation.
- Ultrasounds:
- Are easy to use and mostly painless and non-invasive.
- Do not use ionising radiation (and is therefore safe during pregnancy).
- Give a clear picture of the soft tissue, often not visible on X-Ray
- Have many applications.
- Have no known harmful effects on humans.