{"id":17731,"date":"2026-10-20T19:20:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bak.lt\/paslaugos\/abdominal-ultrasound\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T19:29:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:29:05","slug":"internal-organ-ultrasound","status":"publish","type":"paslaugos","link":"https:\/\/bak.lt\/en\/services\/internal-organ-ultrasound\/","title":{"rendered":"Internal organ ultrasound"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* Baltijos Amerikos klinika \u2013 Vidaus organ\u0173 echoskopija *\/\n.bak-service-content {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.bak-service-content * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n\/* \u012evadinis blokas *\/\n.bak-service-content .bak-intro {\n    background: #F1F4EF;\n    border-left: 4px solid #5E7053;\n    padding: 26px 30px 30px 30px;\n    margin: 0 0 42px 0;\n}\n\n.bak-service-content .bak-intro > p {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n}\n\n\/* Privalumai 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the doctor&#8217;s recommendations, additional laboratory, instrumental and other diagnostic tests can be carried out at Baltic American Clinic.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"bak-benefit\">\n                <strong>From diagnosis to treatment<\/strong>\n                <p>If a condition requiring treatment is found, Baltic American Clinic specialists can continue its investigation and treatment and, where medically indicated, plan surgical treatment.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"bak-benefit\">\n                <strong>One continuous patient pathway<\/strong>\n                <p>Diagnostics, specialist consultations and any further treatment needed can be organised at one clinic.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- WHEN RECOMMENDED -->\n    <section>\n        <h2>When is an internal organ ultrasound recommended?<\/h2>\n        <p>An abdominal ultrasound may be recommended if:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>you have recurring or constant abdominal pain;<\/strong><\/li>\n            <li><strong>you feel discomfort or pressure in the abdomen;<\/strong><\/li>\n            <li><strong>you suffer from nausea or other recurring digestive problems;<\/strong><\/li>\n            <li><strong>the doctor finds changes during an examination;<\/strong><\/li>\n            <li><strong>blood or other laboratory test results suggest possible problems with internal organ function;<\/strong><\/li>\n            <li><strong>changes found earlier need to be assessed or monitored over time;<\/strong><\/li>\n            <li><strong>the doctor has recommended an abdominal ultrasound.<\/strong><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <div class=\"bak-note\">\n            <p>These symptoms can be caused by different conditions, so an ultrasound is one possible part of the investigation. The doctor decides which tests are needed in each case.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- WHICH ORGANS -->\n    <section>\n        <h2>Which organs are assessed during the ultrasound?<\/h2>\n        <p>An abdominal ultrasound can assess:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>the liver;<\/strong><\/li>\n            <li><strong>the gallbladder and bile ducts;<\/strong><\/li>\n            <li><strong>the pancreas;<\/strong><\/li>\n            <li><strong>the spleen;<\/strong><\/li>\n            <li><strong>the kidneys;<\/strong><\/li>\n            <li>other abdominal organs and structures within the scope of the examination.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p>The exact scope of the examination depends on the ultrasound being performed and the medical indications.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- WHAT CAN BE DETECTED -->\n    <section>\n        <h2>What can an internal organ ultrasound detect?<\/h2>\n        <p>Ultrasound can assess the size and structure of the organs examined and any changes visible on ultrasound.<\/p>\n        <p>The examination can help to detect stones, cysts, structural changes of organs, growths, and changes typical of inflammation or other disorders.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"bak-note\">\n            <p><strong>An ultrasound alone is not always enough to make a final diagnosis.<\/strong> If changes are found, the doctor assesses whether additional laboratory, instrumental or other tests are needed.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- HOW IT IS DONE -->\n    <section>\n        <h2>How is an internal organ ultrasound performed?<\/h2>\n        <p>A special gel is applied to the skin of the abdomen, and the doctor examines the organs with an ultrasound probe and assesses their condition.<\/p>\n        <p>Ultrasound uses no ionising radiation and does not damage the skin.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- PREPARATION -->\n    <section>\n        <h2>How to prepare for an internal organ ultrasound<\/h2>\n        <p>Preparation may be needed for an abdominal ultrasound, because food, gas in the bowel and other factors can affect the ultrasound image.<\/p>\n        <p>When booking the examination, it is important to follow the preparation instructions given by Baltic American Clinic.<\/p>\n        <p>If you have results of earlier ultrasound, CT, MRI, endoscopic, laboratory or other related tests, it is worth having them with you at the examination.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- FAQ -->\n    <section>\n        <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"bak-faq\">\n            <details>\n                <summary>Can I eat and drink before an internal organ ultrasound?<\/summary>\n                <p>Special preparation may be needed for an abdominal ultrasound. The exact instructions depend on the scope of the planned examination, so follow the instructions given by Baltic American Clinic when you book.<\/p>\n            <\/details>\n            <details>\n                <summary>Does an internal organ ultrasound show changes in the liver and gallbladder?<\/summary>\n                <p>An abdominal ultrasound can assess the liver, the gallbladder and the bile ducts, and any changes in them visible on ultrasound.<\/p>\n            <\/details>\n            <details>\n                <summary>Can an ultrasound show gallstones?<\/summary>\n                <p>Ultrasound is one of the tests used to detect gallstones. The doctor assesses the results and whether further tests are needed.<\/p>\n            <\/details>\n            <details>\n                <summary>Does an internal organ ultrasound show bowel and stomach diseases?<\/summary>\n                <p>Ultrasound is not designed to diagnose all stomach or bowel diseases. Depending on your symptoms and the results, the doctor may recommend other diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n            <\/details>\n            <details>\n                <summary>Is an internal organ ultrasound painful?<\/summary>\n                <p>No. It is a non-invasive examination \u2013 the skin is not damaged, and the internal organs are examined with an ultrasound probe through the abdominal wall.<\/p>\n            <\/details>\n            <details>\n                <summary>What happens if changes are found during the ultrasound?<\/summary>\n                <p>The next steps depend on the change found. The doctor assesses the results and, if needed, recommends further tests or a consultation with a specialist in the relevant field. At Baltic American Clinic you can continue diagnostics and treatment according to the condition found.<\/p>\n            <\/details>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- PRICE -->\n    <section class=\"bak-price\">\n        <h2>Internal organ ultrasound price<\/h2>\n        <p>The price of an abdominal ultrasound is set by the Baltic American Clinic price list in force at the time.<\/p>\n        <p>If a specialist consultation, additional diagnostic tests or treatment are needed after the examination, their price is calculated according to the services actually provided and the Baltic American Clinic price list in force at the time.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An internal organ ultrasound, or abdominal ultrasound, is a non-invasive way to assess the organs of the abdominal cavity and detect possible changes in them. Examination and specialist consultations in one place If changes are found, you can continue tests at the clinic and consult a doctor in the relevant field. 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