Medical ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging technique based on the application of ultrasound. It is used to see internal body structures such as tendons, muscles, joints, vessels and internal organs.

You are required to lie down on a table next to the display monitor and the doctor conducts the test by applying gel on the target organ area and placing the USG probe over it. In cases of TVS, the probe in inserted internally. Patient might be required to fast or drink 2-3 glasses of water for a set of hours before the USG is conducted, as directed by the physician.