USG Scan - Thigh Test

An Ultrasound Scan or Sonography is a medical test that uses high- frequency sound waves to capture live images from inside of your body. In case of thighs, this test is named as Doppler Ultrasound which shows signs of decreased blood flow in arteries or veins of legs. This test uses high-frequency sound waves to measure the amount of blood flow through your arteries and veins. This test helps to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions including Blood clots and poor circulation. It is a safe as well as pain-free procedure. That’s it is also implemented in Pregnancy.

Normally there is no preparation required for USG Scan just you need to cease eating or drinking for four to six hours before the scan. In case you are diabetic eat very little fat-free diet. But If you smoke, then you must stop smoking for several hours before the test as smoking causes your blood vessels to narrow which can lead to wrong results of your test. The test usually takes about an hour. Depending on your signs and symptoms you may be asked to perform some mild exercises after the procedure.

An ultrasound procedure is used for the multiple of reasons. It is done for a patient who is experiencing any pain, Swelling or other abnormalities that require an internal view of organs. It guides doctors during the biopsy. They are important in planning certain type of therapy and surgery as well as to determine whether patient’s body is responding to treatment or not. It is used to detect infections of the body. If you have normal test results it indicates no blockage in veins or artery and proper circulation of blood in your body while abnormal blood flow patterns indicate that there may be a blockage in arteries or blood clots in veins and poor circulation. The reason for abnormal blood flow pattern is due to cholesterol and damaged blood cells.

The Position while scanning depends upon body part to be examined. For thighs patient need to undergo the following: -

• The patient needs to remove clothing, jewellery and any other objects from the area that is to be scanned.
• Head of the patient may be slightly raised, and leg will be turned slightly upward.
• In some cases, patient may be made to lie on the stomach
• Readings are taken at different locations with blood pressure cuff first at calf and then at thighs.