General Ultrasound
General Ultrasound Services at Samcare Clinic
At Samcare Clinic, we offer a range of non-invasive ultrasound scans to evaluate internal organs and detect potential health conditions early. Our scans are safe, painless, and radiation-free, performed by skilled professionals using modern ultrasound machines.
1. Ultrasound Abdomen
What It Checks:
Liver
Gallbladder
Kidneys
Urinary Bladder
Explanation:
This scan provides a detailed look at major abdominal organs. It helps detect:
Fatty liver, cirrhosis, gallstones
Kidney stones, cysts, bladder wall thickening, or tumors
It’s commonly done for abdominal pain, abnormal blood tests, or urinary issues.
2. Ultrasound Breast
Explanation:
Breast ultrasounds use sound waves to visualize internal breast tissues.
Used to:
Investigate lumps or dense tissue seen in exams/mammograms
Distinguish solid masses from fluid-filled cysts
Ideal for routine screening, follow-up, and young women
It’s safe and radiation-free.
3. Ultrasound Gynae
What It Checks:
Uterus
Ovaries
Endometrium
Explanation:
This scan evaluates female reproductive organs. It is done:
Transabdominally or transvaginally, depending on condition
Common uses include:Irregular periods, pelvic pain, fibroids, ovarian cysts, infertility
Monitoring pregnancy or treatment progress
4. Ultrasound Prostate
Explanation:
Prostate ultrasounds check the size and condition of the prostate gland.
Done either transabdominally or transrectally, it helps detect:
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Inflammation
- Prostate tumors
- Recommended for men with:Urinary difficulties, nocturia, or weak stream
- Also used to guide biopsies.
5. Ultrasound Thyroid
Explanation:
This scan visualizes the thyroid gland in the neck.
It is commonly used to detect:
- Nodules, goiter, cysts, or thyroiditis
Ideal for patients with:
- Abnormal thyroid function tests
- Visible neck swelling, hoarseness, or palpable lump
- Helps guide fine-needle aspiration biopsies if needed.
6. Carotid Scan (Doppler Ultrasound)
Explanation:
This test checks blood flow in the carotid arteries using Doppler imaging.
Used to detect:
Plaque buildup
Narrowing/blockages (which may cause stroke)
Recommended for individuals with:
Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, stroke history, or TIA
