Reasons for Ultrasound
When your doctor informs you that you need the Ultrasound procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
Reasons for Test
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Why Ultrasound is Performed
Reasons for Test
The test may be used for the following reasons:
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To investigate the cause of the following symptoms in an arm or leg:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Increased warmth or coolness of the extremity
- Difficulty finding pulses
- Bulging veins
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To diagnose the following:
- Poor circulation due to blocked or narrowed blood vessels
- Blood clots
- Poor blood vessel function
The procedure is also used to evaluate the results of vascular surgery.
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 Complications Learn about possible complications and what might increase the risk of them. |
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 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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