Ultrasound: Pregnant or not? An ultrasound can be used to detect pregnancy from the 5th week of pregnancy, as this is when the amniotic cavity becomes visible. Before this, the gynaecologist will carry out a blood test to detect a possible pregnancy. Ultrasound (pregnancy): The first examination The first ultrasound examination after the pregnancy has … Ultrasound (Pregnancy): What it Shows Exactly
What is ultrasound? Ultrasound is a fast, safe, largely side-effect-free and inexpensive examination method. It is technically referred to as sonography. With its help, the doctor can assess many different regions of the body and organs. The examination can be performed on an outpatient basis in a doctor’s office or in clinics. A hospital stay … Ultrasound: Definition, reasons, process
What is the U2 examination? The U2 examination is the second of a total of twelve preventive examinations in childhood. Here, the doctor checks the child’s nervous system and organ functions. The so-called newborn screening, which is included in the U2 examination, is also particularly important: the pediatrician tests the baby for various congenital metabolic … U2 Examination: Timing, Procedure, and Significance
Stillbirths are unfortunately not a rarity. Again and again, medical professionals have to explain to expectant parents not to hear a heartbeat of the child. A situation that is incredibly difficult to process and cope with. How is stillbirth defined? If it is determined after the 22nd week of pregnancy that the child no longer … Stillbirth
Among the many technical terms used by medical professionals, the term “tumor” most often gives rise to misunderstanding and groundless, unnecessary anxiety. A typical example: the gynecologist discovers cysts on the woman’s ovaries during an examination. He notes the diagnosis “adnexal tumor” on the medical chart or in the hospital admission, meaning only that something … Cysts and Fibroids
In cardiotocography, a tocographer uses an ultrasound tansducer and a pressure sensor to record the heartbeat of an unborn child in relation to the labor activity of the expectant mother, which is primarily intended to ensure the health of the child during delivery. The data measured in this way are displayed in a cardiotocogram and, … Cardiotocography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Ultrasound examination can do more than visualize sucking babies in the womb. It allows the assessment of organs, tissues, joints, soft tissues and blood vessels, is inexpensive, painless and, according to current knowledge, does not stress the human body. The development of ultrasound Ultrasound exists in nature – animals such as bats generate it themselves … Ultrasound or Sonography: Gentle Examination in Real Time
Since no examination procedure is perfect, it sometimes makes sense to combine several. In endosonography, ultrasound examination is coupled with endoscopic examination ( Endoscopy). The endoscope is used to reach hard-to-reach places such as the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and coronary arteries; the ultrasound device can then be used to assess structures in depth that cannot … Other Forms of Ultrasonography
Over 400 skeletal muscles and 200 bones, connected by numerous tendons and joints, allow us to walk upright, turn, bend and stand on our heads. As resilient as our skeletal structure is, it is also susceptible to wear and tear, incorrect loading and various diseases. The right diagnosis is important for prevention and appropriate treatment. … Muscle and Bone Examinations
Testing muscle and joint function plays a major role in orthopedics. For this purpose, range of motion, muscle tension, and strength are assessed. The spine and trunk, shoulder, elbow, hand and fingers, elbow, hip, knee and feet are examined. Numerous different tests exist and the examiner will not perform all nearly 50 for the knee … Muscle and Bone Examinations: Functional Tests and Imaging Techniques
Hydrocele, also called water hernia, is a change in the testicle, which is benign and usually occurs without pain. It accumulates water in the scrotum. What is a hydrocele? A hydrocele can occur only on the testicle, or/and also on the spermatic cord. There is both a primary, that is, a congenital hydrocele, and a … Hydrocele (Water Hernia): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In order to be able to implement special medical examination procedures sensibly and as efficiently as possible for the persons concerned, various aids are required. These chemical substances include, in particular, the so-called contrast media. What are contrast agents? Contrast agents are used in ultrasound and X-ray diagnostics as well as in magnetic resonance imaging. … Contrast Media: Effect, Uses & Risks
