Abdominal Ultrasound Examination
Health Checkups
estimated about CNY 200-500
(estimated about USD 30-70)
30 min
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Description
An abdominal ultrasound examines organs like the liver, gallbladder, and kidneys to diagnose pain, swelling, or abnormalities—and costs ¥200–500 in China, with ChinaMedicalHub assisting hospital booking and interpreter support.
Main Uses
The primary purposes of an abdominal ultrasound include diagnosing and monitoring various conditions affecting the abdominal organs. It is used to detect abnormalities such as tumors, cysts, abscesses, and stones. Additionally, it helps in assessing the cause of unexplained abdominal pain, evaluating the extent of liver damage in patients with liver disease, guiding biopsies, and monitoring the effectiveness of treatments for certain conditions.
Normal Range
The abdominal ultrasound does not have specific numerical value ranges like blood tests. Instead, it evaluates the size, shape, and structure of organs such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. Normal findings include no presence of tumors, cysts, or stones, and all organs appearing within their expected size and with a normal echogenicity (texture).
Low Values - Possible Causes
Abdominal ultrasound results do not typically report 'low' values. However, conditions that might be interpreted as having less than expected organ size or function could include: chronic liver disease leading to atrophy, malnutrition, or congenital anomalies.
High Values - Possible Causes
Similarly, 'high' values are not directly reported but conditions indicating larger than normal organ size or abnormal structures may include: hepatomegaly (enlarged liver) due to fatty liver, hepatitis, or cirrhosis; splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) from infections, liver diseases, or blood disorders; polycystic kidney disease; or the presence of tumors or cysts in any of the examined organs.