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I am supposed to have an ultrasound on my liver tomorrow why do i need to fast before the test?

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Bowel contents: Eating before a liver ultrasound can increase food/gas content in your intestines which could interfere with the images.

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/18/2017

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Gallbladder : When they do an ultrasound of your liver they also look at the gallbladder. Fasting helps ensure that the gallbladder is full and easier to evaluate on US.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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