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Ultrasound examination of the urinary tract

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Abadgermac
Abadgermac

I am having this in a couple of weeks time - what should I expect? The hospital says it will take 30 minutes

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  • Guest
    Guest Abadgermac

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    You should expect to have to drink 1 litre of water 1 hour before the test so your bladder gets really full then hop around the waiting room for an extra half an hour with a very full bladder waiting for the ultrasound technician to become free. They are aware of how uncomfortable that can be so let you have a wee after examining your very full bladder.

    • Abadgermac
      Abadgermac Guest

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      Update: I had it done yesterday. Took 15 mins and was painless. Even the full bladder thing was nothing to worry about!

    • raffie
      raffie Abadgermac

      Posted

      Abadgermac, for those that haven't had this done can you give a step by step to lessen the fear some people may have?

    • Abadgermac
      Abadgermac raffie

      Posted

      It was a really easy experience. 2 pints of water 2 hours before. Ultrasound probe painless. Did not have to expose any "embarrassing" bits of me.

      I would not be worried repeating this test.

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