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Preparation before ultrasound examination
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Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes for the ultrasound examination.
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Other preparation depends on the type of examination you will have.
► For some type of scans, you have to be on an empty stomach and may be instructed not to eat or drink for 12 hours prior to appointment.
► Generally, a full urinary bladder is necessary for a proper ultrasound examination.
► It is advisable to drink up to six glasses of water, two hours prior to your exam.
► Avoid urinating so that your bladder is full when the scan begins.
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