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How are ultrasound exams conducted?

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High-frequency sound waves are used in an ultrasound scan to provide images of the inside of the body. It is safe to use when expecting. Sonography and ultrasound scans are safe since they don't employ radiation to create the images; instead, they use sound waves or echoes. In addition to evaluating foetal development, ultrasound scans can spot issues with the liver, heart, kidneys, or abdomen. Additionally, they might help with some types of biopsies. Sonograms are used to describe the created image. The individual who does an ultrasound scan is known as a sonographer, although radiologists, cardiologists, or other experts evaluate the findings. A transducer, or hand-held instrument similar to a wand, is often held by the sonographer and put on the patient's skin. Ultrasound is a type of sound that passes through fluids and soft tissue yet reverberates off denser surfaces. This is how an image is produced. Ultrasound is a word used to describe sounds that are too high in

What are the Continence Issues in Older Adults?

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A person with urinary incontinence accidentally releases pee. Urinary incontinence, commonly known as overactive bladder, can affect anybody, but it is more prevalent in older individuals, particularly women. Bladder control problems can be humiliating and make people refrain from participating in daily activities. However, incontinence is frequently reversible or manageable. What transpires within the body to produce issues with bladder control? The urinary system, which also consists of the kidneys, ureters, and urethra, is made up of the hollow bladder, which is located in the lower abdomen. The muscles in the bladder contract to force urine into the tube-shaped urethra during urination. The muscles around the urethra also relax at this time, allowing the urine to exit the body. Urinary incontinence can occur when the muscles in and around the bladder don't function as they should. Numerous conditions, such as urinary tract infections, vaginal infections or irritations, or