Kidneys and Bladder Ultrasound Scan

Urinary tract or water works problems are very common affecting both sexes. Kidney stones can cause immerse pain and blood in the urine. Kidney stones can cause pain and also stop the kidneys from draining in the bladder by blocking the ureters resulting in what is called hydronephrosis. If renal hydronephrosis is left untreated can result in scaring and other significant problems with your kidneys.  Bladder problems are also very common. In men, bladder problems can be associated with enlarged prostate. In women can be amongst other causes, result of uterine fibroids that press on the bladder.  In ideal circumstances diagnosis and proper treatment/management of the symptoms should be accomplished as soon as possible but the long NHS waiting lists can cause unnecessary pain and distress. This why our clients take control of their health and choose a private ultrasound scan with us. 

What is the purpose of this scan?

The Urinary Tract scan includes evaluation of:

• Kidneys
• Bladder

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Reasons for having a urinary tract scan include:

• Pain in the kidney region
• Blood in the urine
• Bladder issues
• Urinary tract infection
• Cystitis
• Abnormal kidney function
• Family history of kidney disease
• Abnormal Blood Tests
• Detect many tumours & cancers
• Discomfort
• Detect Stones
• Detect water retention (Hydronephrosis)
• Urinary Incontinence
• Polyps
• Cysts
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

What is included with this scan?

• Ultrasound report and if needed, a follow up recommendation.

Preparation

For this scan you need to have full bladder and it is therefore required that you drink 1lt (2 pints of water) 1 hr before the scan.

What should I expect during the ultrasound scan?

Before the scan our sonographer will explain the examination procedure. You will be asked to lie on the examination couch exposed part of your abdomen. We will put a little bit of gel on your skin and a small ultrasound probe will be used to obtain images of your internal organs.
During and after the examination our sonographer will explain the findings and an ultrasound report will be issued to take away with you.

Price: £142.00

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