Do's

• You must fast (nothing to eat or drink except plain water) for 6 hours before your appointment. • If your appointment is in the morning, avoid eating after midnight the previous night. •Plain water is permitted; avoid tea, coffee, juice, or any beverage other than water.
• Continue all prescribed medications with a small sip of water.
• Avoid smoking and chewing gum on the day of the examination, as these increase gas in the bowel. •Wear comfortable, two-piece clothing for easy access to the abdomen. Note: For Portable Abd usg Clamp the catheter 1 to 2 hours before your Abd Usg

Don'ts

• ⚠ Note: Fasting is essential for gallbladder assessment. A full, distended gallbladder is required for accurate imaging of gallstones and wall thickness. If you have eaten recently, the gallbladder contracts and the examination cannot be completed properly. Note: For Portable Abd usg Clamp the catheter 1 to 2 hours before your Abd Usg (If the pt. Has foley catheter )