How much does a B-ultrasound exam cost?
When we feel unwell and visit the hospital for a check-up, doctors will prescribe relevant examination items based on different symptoms. Ultrasound is a commonly used method for examination. During the ultrasound examination, there are corresponding methods depending on specific situations. Additionally, the consumption level varies across different cities and regions, and the choice of hospitals for ultrasound examination by patients, among other factors, can all affect the specific cost of the ultrasound.
The cost of ultrasound examination may vary due to differences in regional levels, hospital grades, and the equipment used. Furthermore, the number of organs examined also affects the price. Generally, ultrasound fees are charged based on the body's systems. For example, if you undergo an ultrasound examination of a single organ such as the liver, the cost in second- and third-tier cities is typically around 60 yuan. If you simultaneously examine the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen, the price remains 60 yuan. However, if you examine both the liver and kidney, which belong to different systems, the cost is generally around 120 yuan. When undergoing ultrasound examination, it is advisable to examine organs within the same system simultaneously to avoid additional fees.
When undergoing ultrasound examination of organs such as the liver and gallbladder, it is necessary to refrain from eating and drinking on the day of the examination. The dinner on the previous day should consist of light and low-residue foods. On the morning of the examination, breakfast and water should be avoided to ensure that the examination is performed on an empty stomach. If there is still a large amount of gas in the gastrointestinal tract after fasting, it is recommended to take antigas medication 1-2 days before the examination to eliminate intestinal gas. This can reduce the interference of gastrointestinal contents on the ultrasonic beam and ensure that the gallbladder and biliary tract are sufficiently filled with bile, resulting in more accurate examination results.
Two days before the ultrasound examination, it is advisable to avoid gastrointestinal barium meal radiography and biliary radiography. For patients visiting the hospital due to digestive system diseases, sometimes doctors may prescribe both barium meal radiography and ultrasound examination. In such cases, it is recommended for patients to undergo the ultrasound examination first, followed by the barium meal radiography, to avoid misdiagnosis.
When undergoing ultrasound examination of the urinary system or abdominal organs, it is recommended to drink 400-600 milliliters of warm water 1-2 hours before the examination and wait until the bladder is filled before the examination.
