USG (Ultrasound) Whole Abdomen: Price, Purpose & Results | ₹1199 [2025]

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USG (Ultrasound) Whole Abdomen is a non-invasive imaging procedure that helps in diagnosing and treating various abdominal conditions. By providing real-time images of organs like the liver, kidneys, and gallbladder. It assists doctors in detecting abnormalities and monitoring diseases. This test is widely used for abdominal pain, pregnancy monitoring, and diagnosing issues like stones, infections, and organ abnormalities. The USG Whole Abdomen Test typically costs between Rs 1200 to Rs 2500 in India, varying based on the city and diagnostic center.

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USG Whole Abdomen Test Overview

Purpose	Study of internal organs in the stomach, swelling or during pregnancy
Preparation	8-10 hours of fasting. Full bladder 1 hour before the test (Drink Water)
Common Use	Abdominal pain, Swelling, Pregnancy, Stone, Treatment planning, etc.
Side effects	Painless and non-invasive. Usually no side effects.
Also Known As	Whole abdomen ultrasound, Abdomen sonography
Results	Usually available within 30 minutes or depending upon the test
Cost	Range from Rs 1200 to Rs 2500

What Does the USG Whole Abdomen Test Involve?

The USG of Whole Abdomen uses high-frequency sound waves to produce live images of abdominal organs. It’s a safe alternative to X-rays and CT scans, as it doesn’t involve ionizing radiation. The Ultrasound Whole Abdomen test is particularly useful for:

• Diagnosing abdominal pain, swelling, and organ abnormalities
• Monitoring the development of a fetus during pregnancy
• Detecting conditions like liver disease, gallstones, and appendicitis

Whole Abdomen Ultrasound Price: Factors that Influence the Cost

The price of a USG whole abdomen test typically ranges between Rs 1200 and Rs 2500. However, the exact cost can vary based on several factors, such as:

• City: Metro cities generally have higher costs.
• Diagnostic Centers: Renowned labs may charge more.
• Radiologist’s Experience: A highly skilled radiologist may charge a premium.

Cost in Popular Diagnostic Centers:

Name of Ultrasound Center	Price
Dr Lal Pathlabs	Rs 1800
Mahajan Imaging	Rs 3000
Vijaya Diagnostics	Rs 2000
Aarthi Scan	Rs 1200
NM Medical	Rs 2000

City Wise Cost

As prices are different for different cities and labs within those cities, it isn’t easy to tabulate them here. Still, a tentative range is given with a link to the respective city-wise USG Whole abdomen cost.

City	Price
1. Delhi	Rs 840 to Rs 2000
2. Mumbai	Rs 910 to Rs 1050
3. Hyderabad	Rs 600 to Rs 1000
4. Kolkata	Rs 900 to Rs 1500
5. Bangalore	Rs 760 to Rs 950
6. Chennai	Rs 1050 to Rs 1500

What Does the USG of the Whole Abdomen Show?

The Ultrasound of the Whole Abdomen captures images of the major organs and structures, including:

• Liver
• Kidneys
• Gallbladder
• Spleen
• Pancreas
• Blood Vessels
• Bile Ducts

The test helps doctors to diagnose the disease behind the symptoms by having a better look at the organs.

Abdomen Parts

As shown below, our abdomen can be divided into four parts (quadrants). A doctor sometimes suggests the primary area of concern for a patient by explicitly asking for an Ultrasound of the lower abdomen, upper abdomen, pelvic region, liver, etc. The below picture shows the structure of the stomach.

Ultrasound Lower Abdomen

The lower abdomen refers to the lower section and pelvic section of the abdomen. An ultrasound of the lower abdomen procedures the images of

Male

• bladder
• seminal vesicles
• prostate

Female

• Bladder
• Cervix
• Ovaries
• uterus
• fallopian tubes

Upper Abdomen

Ultrasound abdomen or upper abdomen helps to image the upper section of the abdomen. Some of the important abdomen parts to be covered are

• Liver
• Kidneys
• Gallbladder
• Bile ducts
• Pancreas
• Spleen
• Blood vessels of the abdomen

Different Types of Abdominal Ultrasound

Diagnostic ultrasound

It is used to detect any abnormalities in the organs and blood vessels. USG whole abdomen falls under this category.

USG Abdomen for Pregnancy

It is used to check a fetus’s growth, development and overall health during pregnancy.

USG of the whole abdomen finds its primary use for diagnostic and pregnancy purposes. All the major organs of the abdominal cavity, blood flow, tissues and any abnormal growth are reflected on the USG whole abdomen image.   

USG Whole Abdomen Purpose

The abdominal ultrasound helps a doctor in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment planning for a patient. A radiologist can study the internal organ and make their observations. These help your consulting physician.

Thus, the purpose falls under these broad categories:

Diagnosis

Your doctor uses USG whole abdomen to diagnose the following susceptible conditions:-

• Pain in abdomen
• Hernia
• Renal stone
• Gallstone
• Liver disease
• Abnormal growth
• Appendicitis
• Pancreatitis 
• Monitoring of the growth of the fetus 
• Pyloric stenosis
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Treatment Planning

Ultrasound of the whole abdomen is used to assess the recovery of the organs undergoing treatment. It also helps make a treatment decision and decide the future course of action.

In women, abdominal ultrasound is frequently recommended during pain in the lower abdomen to rule out any abnormalities in the uterus and ovaries.

Aid in Treatment & Procedure

As an ultrasound aid in viewing the internal organs, its use helps improve the accuracy of treatment during the procedure. It helps insert a needle into the abdomen towards a particular organ for draining an abscess. It can also act as a guide for another procedure.

• Ultrasound Guided FNAC
• Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy

Preparation for the Whole Abdomen Ultrasound

Generally, it would be best to keep in mind the following things before going for USG whole abdomen.

• Clothing: Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes.
• Food and Drink: Fast for 8-12 hours before the test. Drink 4-6 glasses of water an hour before if the test involves the kidneys.
• Other Preparations: Avoid wearing jewelry, and follow any specific instructions provided by your healthcare provider.

Other than these, a USG whole abdomen does not require any special preparation. Your healthcare provider will guide you if there is some specific need.

Precautions for USG Whole abdomen

There are not many precautions for an ultrasound except a few. But the result of an ultrasound changes in the following cases:-

• There might be trapped air that obstructs the view of organs.
• The fat tissues in the abdomen can be a hindrance for sound waves to travel.
• The intestine might obstruct the clear visual of structures to be examined.

Procedure of USG Whole abdomen

It is a non-invasive and painless procedure. Thus, it would be best to be not afraid before the test. The test happens as follows:

1. Come prepared on the day of the ultrasound with all the list of precautions mentioned above.
2. Your healthcare provider will ask you to lie straight on the examination table with the abdomen exposed for the test.
3. The technician applies the jelly on the abdomen as it helps to prevent air gaps between the abdomen and the transducer.
4. The transducer is a part of the ultrasound machine. While moving it on the abdominal surface it sends high-frequency sound waves. The sound waves hit the abdominal organs or a fetus to get a live image of it.
5. After the scan is over the water-based gel is wiped off the abdomen.

There are no side effects and no special care required after the ultrasound procedure. It is perfectly fine to get back to the regular routine after the procedure.

Results of a USG Whole abdomen

After undergoing the procedure and depending upon the test, the doctor will advise you to wait for the result. Reports are usually available within an hour.

A radiologist, usually a Doctor, reviews the scan images and prepare the results. Then, the doctor will write the findings from the scan on the report. Mostly the report is handed over to the patient. The patient then approaches the consulting doctor to get the final review and discuss further medications and treatment if required.

Your doctor might further advise follow-up tests or certain examinations to understand the ultrasound report better. She may recommend waiting for a few weeks and repeating the abdominal ultrasound for any changes in specific cases.

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