20–30 minute appointment
Report reviewed by a radiologist
Written report, no referral needed
What an ultrasound is, and how it works
A quick, painless scan that uses sound waves to look inside your body. No radiation and no needles.
An ultrasound (also called an echo) uses high-frequency sound waves to make live images of the inside of your body. It shows your organs, their size and structure, and things like cysts, stones or a fatty liver – without radiation and without needles.
A small handheld probe sends sound waves into your body and picks up the echoes as they bounce back off your organs. A computer turns those echoes into a moving image, so the radiologist can look at each organ from different angles in real time.
You lie down and a little gel is put on your skin so the probe glides smoothly. The radiologist moves the probe gently over the area and may ask you to hold your breath for a moment. It's painless – at most you'll feel slight pressure.
Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves, not X-rays, so there's no radiation involved. That's why it's safe to repeat whenever you need to keep an eye on something.
Every scan is performed by a specialist radiologist, who writes a report of what they saw. With the Full Abdominal Assessment, a doctor also goes through the results with you and explains any next steps.
What is an ultrasound?
An ultrasound (also called an echo) uses high-frequency sound waves to make live images of the inside of your body. It shows your organs, their size and structure, and things like cysts, stones or a fatty liver – without radiation and without needles.
From booking to your report.
- 1Book your appointmentChoose a time at our Amsterdam clinic. No referral needed.
- 2Your scan with a radiologistA specialist radiologist performs your ultrasound. Packages with a consultation include time with a doctor to discuss it.
- 3Your report, on fileThe radiologist's written report is added to your Curitt record, ready for you and your doctor.
ULTRASOUND SERVICES
Every scan reviewed by a specialist radiologist
How to prepare for your scan
Most scans need very little preparation. Here's what to do before you come in.
Abdominal ultrasound
- 1No food for 3 hoursDon't eat for at least 3 hours before your appointment.
- 2Water is fineYou can drink water as normal before the scan.
- 3Don't empty your bladderTry not to go to the toilet just before your scan.
- 4Wear something looseComfortable, loose-fitting clothing makes the scan easier.
Lumps & bumps
- 1No fasting neededEat and drink as normal – no special preparation.
- 2Easy accessWear clothing that gives easy access to the area of concern.
- 3Bring previous reportsIf you've had imaging before, bring the reports along.
OUR CLINICS
Calm clinics, easy to reach
Our clinics are in convenient, easy-to-reach spots with good public transport links, so a visit fits around your week. Nobody rushes you here.
Amsterdam, Bilderdijkstraat
Bilderdijkstraat 77
1053 KM
Amsterdam
The Hague
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Eindhoven
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