How Do You Fast Before An Abdominal Ultrasound?
An ultrasound is a medical test that allows a doctor to view the internal organs of the body by bouncing sound waves off of tissues and organs. These sound waves translate to pictures upon their return. Abdominal ultrasounds are used to locate problems in structures within the abdominal cavity, including the stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, uterus, ovaries, aorta, appendix and kidneys. Fasting is important before abdominal ultrasounds because eating and drinking also can bring air into the stomach. Ultrasound waves cannot penetrate air, so this could cause problems with getting a clear ultrasound. Ask your doctor for specific directions and details about the ultrasound. This will tell you exactly what the procedure will entail and how much and what type of fasting you will need to perform prior to the ultrasound. Make sure you know what time your ultrasound will take place. Doctors normally try to schedule the ultrasounds that require fasting early in the morning so you c
