Ultrasound for children in Batumi

Available studies

• Echocardiography (heart ultrasound)
• Abdominal ultrasound
• Thyroid ultrasound
• Joint ultrasound

Who needs an ultrasound and when

Ultrasound does not use X-ray radiation, so it is used in children from birth. The pediatrician orders a study based on complaints and examination findings; the listed studies serve both as clarifying diagnostics and as follow-up for already known conditions.

How to prepare

Preparation depends on the study. Before an abdominal ultrasound the child needs a break from feeding — infants are examined in the interval between feeds. The other studies on the list usually require no special preparation; exact recommendations are given when booking.

What happens during the scan

The study is painless: gel is applied to the skin and the probe moves gently over the examined area. A parent can hold and reassure a small child. A limitation of the method: ultrasound clarifies the picture but does not replace an in-person examination — conclusions from the results are made by the doctor at a consultation.

Who performs the studies

Referrals, cost, and the procedure are confirmed when booking. All four studies are available in Batumi.