Preparation for Ultrasound Examinations

ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND

On the day before the examination, it is recommended to:

  1. Follow a light, easily digestible diet, avoiding in particular: vegetables, fruits, wholegrain bread, seeds, and pits.
  2. Take Espumisan 3 times — 2 capsules each time. This medication is intended to reduce excess air accumulated in the gastrointestinal tract, which interferes with ultrasonic waves and can hinder the examination.

6 hours before the examination:

  1. Do not eat any food
  2. Do not drink carbonated or sweetened beverages (still water is permitted)
  3. Do not smoke
  4. Do not chew gum, sweets, or lozenges

2 hours before the examination:

  1. Do not drink water

For examination of the urinary bladder, it is recommended to drink 1–1.5 liters of water 1 hour before the examination and not to urinate until the examination has been completed.

TRANSRECTAL ULTRASOUND (TRUS)

On the day before and on the day of the examination, a light, easily digestible diet is recommended.

  1. Do not drink carbonated beverages
  2. Ensure a bowel movement has occurred before the examination
  3. All regular medications should be taken as usual on the day of the examination


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