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Medical Ultrasound FAQ

If you have been referred for a medical ultrasound by your doctor, you may have a few queries in advance of your appointment. We thought it might be useful to compile a list of our most commonly asked questions to give you a better idea of what to expect. Q:

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Abnormal Uterus Shapes: What You Need to Know

Did you know that the uterus can come in lots of different shapes and sizes? If an ultrasound reveals that your uterus is what we call an “abnormal shape”, it’s totally natural to feel a bit panicked. This certainly isn’t helped by the fact that even one innocent internet search

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Fatty Liver and Ultrasound: What You Need to Know

The liver is an organ weighing about 3 pounds that is located behind the right rib cage. Its job is to process nutrients from food and drink while filtering hazardous substances out of your blood. It is normal for your liver to contain a small amount of fat, but health

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Rare Diseases Day

Rare Disease Day is observed annually on the 28th of February (or the 29th on a Leap Year—the rarest day of the year) and aims to increase “equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease.” The campaign was started in

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World Cancer Day: Can Ultrasound Detect Cancer?

What is World Cancer Day? The 4th of February is World Cancer Day, an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control. Started in 2000, the campaign seeks to raise awareness of the disease that causes up to 10 million deaths a year and to promote access to early detection

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What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition that is far more common than many of us realise. In fact, according to womenshealth.gov, the condition “affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age.” So what exactly is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – or, as it’s most often referred to as – PCOS? Most

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Referrals for Medical Scans

At The Ultrasound Suite, we’re doing our part to not only take some strain and pressure off our health sector but also to ensure that patients don’t miss important scans. We are in an incredibly fortunate position to be able to continue to offer essential medical scans in our clinics

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How To Prepare For A Pelvic Ultrasound

Requiring a pelvic ultrasound can be quite daunting. One excellent way to stay calm and feel better about any task is to make sure you are fully prepared for it. This post aims to act as a guide to help you understand more about pelvic ultrasound as well as providing

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Why Do I Need A Full Bladder For My Ultrasound Scan?

If you’ve ever gone for an ultrasound scan you’ve probably been told by the sonographer or nurse that you need to have a full bladder in order to carry out the scan. One of the most common questions we get asked is “why do I need a full bladder for

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Trying to Conceive

Did you know that an egg lives for about 12-24 hours after you ovulate, and sperm can live for five to seven days? This means that there are only a few days in the month when your body is ready to conceive a baby. Trying for a baby can be

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