Ultrasound diagnosis of urea and kidney preparation

Ultrasound of the prostate and bladder is due to the scanning of organs inside the body. With the help of this study, you can examine the internal organs in real time. Ultrasound of the bladder and prostate is the main technique for detecting pathologies in the urinary and reproductive system.

When experts recommend ultrasound examination

The technique is prescribed in this way for the following patient complaints:

• pain when passing urine;
• not the possibility of conceiving a child;
• sluggish erection;
• discomfort in the lumbar spine;
• kidney injury;
• discolored urine and questionable blood tests;
• to determine cystitis.

Ultrasound of the prostate and bladder is a completely painless session that lasts for half an hour or a little longer. This type of research has no contraindications, which makes it possible to carry out procedures even for children and elderly patients.

In some cases, patients are advised to postpone ultrasound diagnostics due to:

• having a fixed bandage on the peritoneum;
• open wounds on the abdomen;
• X-ray procedure, gastroscopy, colonoscopy the day before;
• rashes in the back and abdomen;
• inflammatory processes.

How the research is conducted

To conduct an ultrasound of the man's kidneys and prostate gland, the patient lies down on the couch, the specialist covers the abdominal area with a gel (special). This gel is designed for better ultrasound performance.

In order for a picture to appear on the monitor screen, the doctor firmly presses the sensor of the device to the body.

During the examination, the kidneys, the prostate bladder and their parameters are recognized on the monitor. With an increase in the kidneys and bladder, the doctor diagnoses the inflammatory process.

The prostate gland in a healthy state should be like a homogeneous body without nodules, voids and dense formations. A healthy prostate has a symmetrical shape with clear ducts.

The prostate can also be diagnosed with TR-ultrasound examination. This type of research is practiced most often. Urologists have great confidence in an ultrasound of the prostate when it is performed using a probe inserted into the rectum.

General preparation for diagnosis

The advantages of genitourinary diagnostics by ultrasound examination include:

• examination is carried out without internal penetration into the human body;
• result, but 3D images;
• low cost of the procedure;

Ultrasound examinations are acceptable and minus, they are not always a clear image, viewing of the prostate is not carried out from all sides.

For the most correct examination, it is necessary to prepare for the session, taking into account all the requirements of the doctor. Preparing for an ultrasound of the bladder and prostate is the first step in establishing a healthy diet and lifestyle.

In order to make a correct diagnosis of the condition of the bladder and prostate, urologists rely on the results of ultrasound diagnostics. Patient preparation is needed to make the image clearer.

• The examination is carried out on an empty stomach;
• Before conducting ultrasound, the patient should sit on a slag-free diet;
• Do not take alcoholic beverages, it is better to quit smoking;
• If the patient is taking any medications, the doctor should know about it;
• If the patient underwent an X-ray examination of the gastrointestinal tract, gastroscopy, colonoscopy before the ultrasound scan, the examination is postponed for some time;
• Open wounds are also a reason to postpone the study for a certain period.

Conducting an ultrasound of the prostate

The prostate is considered a receptive organ of the male body. The condition of the prostate depends on many different infections, tumors, hypothermia, and sexual activity.

In order to examine the prostate gland, palpation is performed. When a patient has complaints about:

• lumbar pain syndrome;
• increased urination;
• impaired potency;
• urinary incontinence;
• weak jet;
• intermittent flow during outflow of urine;

In such cases, specialists make a decision to take a biopsy and study for an ultrasound scan. If a man has the first signs of a pathological nature, there is no need to delay the diagnosis. The first step is an examination by a urologist. Prescriptions for ultrasound examination are of two types: transrectal or transabdominal examination. Based on the test results, the urologist prescribes a course of effective therapy.

Transabdominal examination

The examination is carried out with a full bladder. The prostate is located in the area where the urinary tract passes to the urethra.This indicates the need to fill the space with liquid, otherwise the examination will be impossible. The bladder should be moderately filled, for this a man should drink about 800 ml of water, the organ should not be emptied.

If the urine is not full enough, then the examination is not carried out. With a full urinary tract, during the examination, patients feel unpleasant discomfort, since the transducer is moved by light pressure. The duration of the procedure is 10 minutes. This time is enough for examining the prostate and determining its pathologies.

Transrectal ultrasound is the most informative method, as it is performed by inserting a transducer into the rectum.

Ultrasound of urea

This procedure does not require special training. The only rule for conducting an examination is filling the organ with liquid. All other steps are the same as in the study of ultrasound of the prostate.

A gel is applied to the patient's abdomen, after which the sensor scans the organ for a quarter of an hour. Before being examined in this way, the patient should not empty the urinary tract for 4 hours.

Before the study, patients are advised to do a cleansing enema. After taking liquid, a man should not have an unbearable desire to evacuate, but only an ordinary urge.