Preparation for abdominal ultrasound

The study is conducted on an empty stomach (before the study, do not drink or eat for at least 6 hours).

3 days before the study, exclude raw vegetables and fruits, whole milk, black bread from the diet. 

To reduce flatulence in the intestines, a few days before the study it is recommended to somewhat limit the diet. There is often need (every 3 hours) in small portions. It is advisable not to drink food. After a meal or an hour before a meal, you can drink weak and not very sweet tea or water without gas. Compliance with this regime continues until the evening of the day before the study (if the procedure will be carried out in the morning). If you are scheduled after 3:00 pm, a light breakfast is allowed at 8-11 am

Before ultrasound you can it: boiled beef, chicken, baked, steam or boiled fish of low-fat varieties; hard-boiled chicken egg; porridges; low fat hard cheese.

Products undesirable before ultrasound of the abdominal organs: legumes in any form, carbonated drinks, milk, sweets and bakery products, black bread, dairy products (including cottage cheese), raw vegetables and fruits, caffeinated beverages, alcohol, fish and fat meat. 

2 hours before the study, you can not smoke, eat candy, chew gum.

If the examination also includes organs of the urinary system, the bladder should be filled. An hour before the study is recommended to drink about a liter of water without gas.