You may be asked to move to other positions to examine different areas. The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. There is no discomfort. There is no risk. Thr abnormal results depend on why the abdomen was examined.
Abdominal ultrasound is a scanning technique used to image the interior of the abdomen.
Like the X-ray, MRI , and CT scan, it has its place as a diagnostic tool. Ultrasound scans use high frequency sound waves to produce an image and do not expose the individual to radiation. The procedure is painless and safe. This illustration shows the major organs of the digestive system. Their relative sizes and positioning in the body are also demonstrated.