At the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Crohn’s and Colitis Center, we offer intestinal ultrasounds as a convenient, non-invasive way to check for inflammation in the bowels, performed in the clinic.
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Your doctor will use an ultrasound machine to check your intestines for signs of bowel inflammation.
During this procedure, your doctor will:
The procedure is generally completed within 30 minutes.
Also called bowel ultrasounds, intestinal ultrasounds offer several advantages over other diagnostic tests like colonoscopies, MRIs, or CT scans, including:
While bowel ultrasounds provide a safer, more convenient option to check for inflammation, they are just one of many tools we use to provide you with care. They do not replace other tests.
The risks for bowel ultrasounds are low. You may feel some discomfort while the gel is being applied or when the probe is being used, but this is usually mild.
Our doctors take extra care to make sure you feel comfortable throughout your procedure. If you feel discomfort or pain at any point, please let your doctor know right away.
Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing signs or symptoms of bowel inflammation like abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, or weight loss. Your doctor will work with you to determine if you should get additional testing.
