Frequently Asked
An ultrasound scan can take about 10–15 minutes, sometimes longer, depending on the type of ultrasound being done.
Ultrasound is not harmful in pregnancy because it uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize soft tissues and fluids in the body, not harmful ionizing radiation.
No, fasting is not required for most of the ultrasound scans. But for some, like abdominal ultrasounds, your doctors might ask you to fast for a few hours to get clear pictures of your organs.
For an ultrasound scan, you are made to lie on the examination table and expose the part for the scan. A cold gel is put over the part that needs to be examined. The ultrasound probe is then moved over that part by the radiologist at different angles and positions to get various views of the organ. For a better view via the probe or transducer, they might ask you to turn to your side or move your limb. Once the scan is done, the gel is wiped with tissue, and then you can proceed to move out of the examination cubicle.
The cost of an ultrasound scan in Hyderabad ranges from 500 to 1200 rupees, depending on the type of scan, the part of the body to be evaluated, the area of the ultrasound scan center, and so on.