Question 1

is it ok to have early ultrasounds?

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Yes: The safety of ultrasound is well established and an early ultrasound is the most accurate for confirming a due date.  Usually one first trimester sonogram for dating and a formal anatomy survey in the 2nd trimester are fairly routine.  Additional sonograms may be performed for nuchal translucency screening or complications that develop in the pregnancy.

Question 2

how accurate are ultrasounds at 8w1d?

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Ultrasound : The ultrasound is pretty accurate and several throught the pregnancy till be more so

Question 3

why are ultrasounds performed on shoulders?

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Diagnostic: ultrasound (as opposed to ultrasound used in treatment) can help identify rotator cuff disease, bursitis, biceps tendon disease, muscle atrophy, and symptoms caused by restricted motion of the humerus in the shoulder joint (impingement). Ultrasound also aids in guiding steroid injections so that the medicine goes into the desired area.

Question 4

what different types of ultrasounds are there?

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Ultrasound is used…: To image many structures: heart (echocardiogram), thyroid, kidneys, gallbladder, abdomen, bladder, pelvis, pregnant uterus, cysts, skin masses, carotid arteries, veins of legs (for blood clots/dvt), etc.

Question 5

what is level 2 ultrasound?

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Level 2 ultrasound: A level 2 ultrasound is a detailed examination by ultrasound of the structures of the developing fetus. It examines the fetal heart, abdomen, central nervous system, arms and legs.It also looks at the placental position, amniotic fluid, and sometimes includes a cervical length measurement.

Question 6

how much is a 4d ultrasound?

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$150-200: Typically around this price, though i'm sure some people charge more.

Question 7

when can i go for my ultrasound ?

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Ultrasound: This would depend on the symptom and the organ invloved.

Question 8

why would a man need an ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

What kind: of ultrasound?  There are innumerable indications for various types of ultrasounds in men and women.

Question 9

are testicular ultrasounds accurate?

Accepted Answer

Generally, yes.: Scrotal ultrasounds (us) are very sensitive for determining the presence of testicular masses, cysts, and relatively sensitive for detecting infection. Doppler studies done by us are very good at determining blood flow and evaluating torsion. Though us can make a diagnosis of tumor, it usually cannot reliably predict the type of cancer. The experience of the technician also makes a difference.

Question 10

how accurate is a 4 week ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Fairly accurate: I trust ultrasound imaging. Trust your physician and ultrasound technician.

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