I am getting a ultrasound tomorrow and I need any advice on how to prepare. One website says drink lots of water one says dont drink anything. Any answers would be highly apreciated.
Thanks
2007-02-08 16:54:04 · 4 answers · asked by cquintanilla07 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
If you can, call the office and ask for any special instructions beforehand.
That being said, most abdominal ultrasounds do require that you have a full bladder (in later stages of pregnancy this isn't true, however). Your safest bet is to arrive with a full bladder: emptying a full bladder, if required, is easy....filling up an empty one takes a bit of time and would potentially hold up your appointment.
Showing up with a full bladder does NOT require that you show up uncomfortable and ready to burst, especially since you'll likely find yourself waiting for a bit. Drink some beforehand, and bring a bottle of water with you to keep sipping while you wait, but don't go crazy.
2007-02-08 16:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by ljb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the ultasound exam
If it's an ultrasound for a pregnancy then yes 8 glasses of water. Your bladder has to be and feel like you are bursting
If it's an ultrasound for the liver, then no water at all
JUST HAD ONE DONE
2007-02-09 01:00:15 · answer #2 · answered by Johnny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never had to worry about that, well for pregnancy, I have two boys and about 21 ultra sounds each time I was pregnant and they never told me anything, I drank when I was thirsty but every doctors visit you have to give a urine sample if your pregnant but make sure you dont go to the bathroom before going so you can go there just in case!
2007-02-09 01:08:18 · answer #3 · answered by jessica p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah.. u need to have your bladder full. Gulp down a few litres..
2007-02-09 00:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Vrijilesh Rai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋