Ultrasound is a type of imaging that uses sound waves to produce pictures and images. It examines the internal body organs and structures to assess their functioning. This technique has recently been commonly used in the medical profession. It uses frequencies that shift as the wave travels in different densities to achieve its goal. As the frequencies change, it is recorded, and an ultrasound image is drawn from the record. This article will discuss some of the uses of ultrasounds.
1. To monitor the fetus in the womb
Ultrasound is commonly used to examine your baby’s condition in the womb. It helps in determining the size, position, the number of the fetus and checking the sex of the baby. In addition, it is used to estimate how long you’ve been pregnant.
2. Breast cancer detection
Ultrasound techniques can detect any changes in the normal function of the body. It is used in the early stages to detect the presence of cancerous nodules in the breast. It examines the position and location of cancerous nodules, thus easing the treatment process.
3. To Examine muscles and joints
Muscle and joint pains may be disturbing and limit one from doing many things. Thankfully, Ultrasound can be used to check and examine the cause of pain. This technique quickly identifies the tear of the tendons that are likely to cause the pain. The extracted ultrasound image can be used to fix the weaknesses in the muscle or tendons.
4. To Examine Abdominal pain
Lesions and gallstones are underlying problems that are likely to cause non-stop abdominal pain. The ultrasound technique is the easiest way to identify the pain’s cause. However, the abdomen ultrasound technique is not effective in identifying all causes of abdomen pain.
5. Testicular Ultrasound
Lumps in the testicle can be examined using this technique. Testicular cancer is common cancer that is likely to affect young and older adults. Testicular Ultrasound can be used to investigate the condition of the testicles and check for any potential cancer symptoms.
6. Anesthesiology
In anesthesiology, Ultrasound is used during the surgery to guide the surgical tools. Ultrasound records the movement of surgical instruments. In addition, it is used to determine the blood flow during the anesthesiology procedure.
7. Vascular patient examination
Ultrasound is used to examine the flow of blood, the direction of flow, and the condition of the blood vessels of vascular patients. In the study of blood vessels, the Ultrasound technique can be used to examine the condition of vessels and detect blocked arteries.
8. Pulmonology Study
Ultrasound technique is extensively used in the study of pulmonary diseases. It is used to detect thoracic diseases. However, it is challenging to monitor some internal parts of the Pulmonary. Some parts, like the lungs and air pocket, can alter with the sound waves of the Ultrasound, and therefore this method is not effective in examining such parts.
9. Endocrine
Ultrasound is used to examine glands. It is used to check for abnormalities in the glands, such as the thyroid and parathyroid glands. In case of abnormality, the 3D image shows varying dimensions of the gland.
