Preparation for Abdominal Ultrasound examination:

When a patient has advised for an abdominal ultrasound scan, he or she should take some preparation.

If you are the patient, you should not take anything by mouth for 8 hours before the examination. If you feel very much thirsty to prevent dehydration, only water you can take.

In case of acute abdomen or severe pain in the abdomen, Doctor should proceed without delay.

For infants, the baby should be nothing by mouth 3 hours before the examination.