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Ultrasound - Sonography

Ultrasound, also known as diagnostic medical sonography or sonography is an imaging method which uses sound waves to produce images of structures inside the body. The images can provide important information for diagnosing treatment for different diseases and conditions.

Most Ultrasound tests are done using a device placed outside the body, although in some tests, a small device may be required to be placed inside. Ultrasound tests are done to view the ovaries and uterus during pregnancy and to monitor the development of a baby's health, diagnose gallbladder disease, examine a breast lump, evaluate blood flow, check the thyroid gland, find prostate problems, assess join inflammation, evaluate metabolic bone disease and such others.

This procedure is safe and is done using low-power sound waves. There are no risks in this procedure, but it has its limitations. Although a valuable tool, an Ultrasound test cannot be used for imaging body parts. The reason being sound waves do not travel through air or bones. An Ultrasound is also unable to see objects that are located deep inside the human body.