Ultra Sound Scan Services

Ultrasound is a type of imaging that uses sound waves to create pictures of internal parts of the body. It’s used to screen many different parts of the body, including the heart, blood vessels, tendons, muscles, joints, and the uterus. 

Unlike most types of imaging procedures, such as X-rays, CT scans, and radiotherapy, an ultrasound does not use ionizing radiation and is safe for the human body and unborn babies.

Ultrasound is often used to help diagnose problems such as:

• Abdominal pain 
• Gallstones 
• Kidney stones 
• Liver problems 
• Pancreas problems 
• Thyroid problems 
• Breast problems 
• Pregnancy

An ultrasound can also be used to guide procedures such as:

• Biopsies 
• Aspiration of fluid from joints or organs 
• Injections into joints or organs

What to Expect During an Ultrasound Appointment 

If you have been referred for an ultrasound, it’s best to arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment to accommodate the preparations needed. 

Depending on the ultrasound procedure you need, it might be necessary to remove your clothing and wear a gown during the exam. For a pregnancy or pelvic ultrasound scan, you’ll be asked to drink water or other fluids to ensure your bladder is full because it makes imaging easier.

The ultrasound technologist will apply gel on your skin and then move a hand-held device called a transducer over the area of your body being examined. The transducer sends out sound waves that bounce off the organs and tissues and are then converted into images on a computer screen. The procedure takes around 15 minutes with no side effects and you’re safe to return to your normal activities after the scan.

Medwin Pregnancy Ultrasound Scan Offers

Get KES 500 off all your pregnancy ultrasound scans when you start and continue your antenatal clinics with us!