Active discussions

Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Children's health

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Original poster

Should I be worried about dd’s ultrasound?

2 replies

Kickingupmerrybehaviour · 16/05/2023 14:25

DD9 has had a lot of problems with her stomach and vomiting over the last year or so. Paed referred us for an ultrasound of her stomach. Went today after lunch and the dr scanned her for ages but then said it would need repeating on an empty stomach ( I should have checked) Our appointment letter hadn’t specified to fast. Feel quite anxious now about him wanting to repeat it. I did ask if there was anything of concern and he just said he couldn’t see anything and it was worth doing properly on an empty stomach. Is it normal to fast for a scan on the tummy?

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
Bug84 · 16/05/2023 18:06

Hi op, I don’t know about for kids but I had an abdominal ultrasound earlier this year and I had to fast for 6 hours before, I would say it’s normal x

Original poster
Kickingupmerrybehaviour · 16/05/2023 18:41

Bug84 · 16/05/2023 18:06

Hi op, I don’t know about for kids but I had an abdominal ultrasound earlier this year and I had to fast for 6 hours before, I would say it’s normal x

Thank you for replying. Trying to calm myself down a bit. I looked on the GOSH website and they ask for fasting as well.

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread