Ultrasound is a medical imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves to produce

images of the inside of the body. It is used to visualize internal organs, muscles, tendons, and
other structures. Ultrasound is non-invasive and does not use ionizing radiation like X-rays or
CT scans. It is often used during pregnancy to monitor fetal development 1.
Ultrasound works by sending high frequency sound waves into the body and then recording
the echoes that bounce back. The echoes are then used to create an image of the internal
structures. The sound waves are sent into the body using a small device called a
transducer. The transducer is placed on the skin and moved around to get different views of
the area being imaged1.

Ultrasound is used for a variety of reasons. It is often used during pregnancy to monitor fetal
development. It is also used to diagnose and monitor medical conditions that affect the organs and soft
tissues of the body, such as gallstones, kidney stones, and tumors. Ultrasound is also used to guide certain
medical procedures, such as biopsies and injections.

The length of an ultrasound depends on the type of ultrasound being performed. A typical ultrasound of
the abdomen takes about 30 minutes. However, more complex scans may take longer. Your doctor will be
able to give you a better idea of how long your specific scan will take.

The length of an ultrasound depends on the type of ultrasound being performed. A typical ultrasound of
the abdomen takes about 30 minutes. However, more complex scans may take longer. Your doctor will be
able to give you a better idea of how long your specific scan will take.