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Nocturia Urgency Reason For Ultrasound
Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.
Alternative Names
Sonogram
How the test is performed
An ultrasound machine creates images that allow various organs in the body to be examined. The machine sends out high-frequency sound waves, which reflect off body structures. A computer receives these reflected waves and uses them to create a picture. Unlike with an x-ray or CT scan, there is no...
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