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Can traces of alcohol and tobacco be found in abdomen ultrasound ?

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Dr. Peter Bream answered

Specializes in Radiology

No: Ultrasound would not be able to tell if there were traces of alcohol or tobacco. Ultrasound is a very useful tool for detecting abnormalities throughout the body without ionizing radiation. Alcohol is best detected with a breath or blood test. Tobacco is harder to detect, but can be seen in the blood and hair.

Answered 7/4/2013

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