Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a noninvasive imaging technique that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions by using high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body’s internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.
Ultrasound is used to help physicians evaluate symptoms such as:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Infection
Ultrasound is a useful way of examining many of the body’s internal organs. At Tolland Imaging Center we offer:
- Abdominal ultrasound: Liver, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen
- Breast ultrasound
- Carotid ultrasound: carotid arteries (or blood vessels) on both sides of the neck
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound: Muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and soft tissue
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal ultrasound: Testicles and surrounding tissue
- Thyroid ultrasound: Thyroid gland and surrounding tissue
- Venous ultrasound: Veins and blood flow through the veins
Frequently Asked Questions about Ultrasound
Ultrasound exams use high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the body’s tissues, structures, and blood flow. A transducer/probe and ultrasound gel are used to transmit and receive the sound waves that produce the images on the monitor in real-time.
The preparation for an ultrasound exam can vary based on the type of ultrasound you are getting and on what body part. Your doctor will tell you how to prepare for your ultrasound exam. If you have any questions about your ultrasound exam preparation, please feel free to call Tolland Imaging Center at 860-896-4848.
Ultrasound exams are generally quick, painless, and involve no radiation. There are no known risks with ultrasound exams.
