Ultrasound Full Body Health Check
You can now refer yourself for an Ultrasound Health Check
Our state-of-the-art Ultrasound technology can identify health concerns, often before symptoms even appear, giving you the best chance for successful treatment.
This safe & non-invasive procedure examines multiple organs and vessels, providing a comprehensive picture of your overall health.
Whether you're looking to stay ahead of potential health issues, or simply want to ensure your body is functioning optimally, an Ultrasound Health Check is the perfect choice.
What does an Ultrasound Health Check consist of & what can it detect?
The test is a combination of 3 scans:
1. Abdomen. We examine the Liver, Gallbladder, Spleen, Pancreas, Aorta, Bile Ducts & Portal vein.
2. Renal Tract. We check your Kidneys & Adrenal glands, Urinary Bladder (full & empty to assess function) & in the case of men, we measure the size of your Prostate gland.
3. Carotid Arteries assessment. These are the vessels that supply blood to your brain. We check for any narrowed or blocked arteries.
Some of the pathologies an Abdominal Ultrasound examination may find include:
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Gallstones, Gallbladder polyps & cholecystitis (inflammation).
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Pancreatitis & some Pancreatic cancers.
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.
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Liver pathologies, including some cancers, cysts, cirrhosis & enlargement.
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Splenic tumours & Spleen enlargement.
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Bile Duct obstruction.
A Renal Tract Ultrasound can identify:
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Kidney stones, cysts, some cancers & renal obstruction.
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Some Bladder cancers, stones & inflammation.
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Enlargement of the Prostate gland (in men).
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Assess Bladder function by measuring it's capacity both full & empty.
For Carotid Arteries assessment, Ultrasound can:
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Measure the speed & direction of blood flow in the Carotid Arteries.
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Assess for the presence & level of Carotid Artery stenosis (vessel narrowing).
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Characterisation of Carotid Artery plaque deposits & assessment of plaque stability.
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Provide a risk assessment for certain types of strokes & Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIA’s).
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A recent meta-analysis of 22 articles found that the measurement of intima-media thickness was an accurate diagnostic tool, in the asseeement for Coronary Artetry Disease*. This is one of the many measurements that we perform during your Carotid Artery examination.
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*(Diagnostic Role of Carotid Intima-media Thickness for Coronary Artery Disease: A Meta-Analysis. Dianmei Liu, Caiju Du, Weibuang Shao & Guifeng Ma. Biochemistry Research International: Feb 25, 2020)
Mix & Match with other body areas...
We understand that everyone is unique and has different requirements. So, instead of the Carotid arteries, you can select a different body area to be scanned, such as... the Thyroid, Shoulder, Knee, Gynae* or Testes.
If you require a different area to the standard Health Check, you must clearly state this on your booking form.
(*Gynae scans would incur an additional £25 charge due to the nature of this examination & are only available at our Lincoln and Colwick clinics)
What happens following my Health Check ?
Within 24 hours of your your examination you will receive by email a detailed written report and a copy of your Ultrasound images.
