Ultrasound in Lowell, MI

At The Imaging Center, we are proud to offer ultrasounds to the residents of Lowell and the surrounding communities. Whether you’re pregnant or seeking to diagnose a condition you’re struggling with, an ultrasound with our team can help you take control of your health. For more information, schedule an appointment today.

What is an Ultrasound?

An ultrasound (also known as a sonography) is an imaging tool that is most often used to look at soft tissues, blood flow, and internal organs. It does this by using high-frequency sound waves to create real-time pictures of your internal soft tissues.

While an ultrasound is most well-known for monitoring a pregnancy, it has so many more uses than that. It’s also used to evaluate the abdominal and pelvic areas, to check on vascular conditions, and to check the thyroid. Additionally, because an ultrasound doesn’t use radiation as an X-ray does, it is much safer and can be done more often.

The ultrasound process is also relatively simple. We will ask you to lie down and place a clear gel on the skin in the area we’re looking at. Your provider will then use an ultrasound wand (called a transducer) and glide it across the skin. Images will then appear on the computer screen for your provider to look at and analyze. The scanner we use at The Imaging Center is the GE Logiq E9. Most ultrasound exams don’t take more than 15 minutes.

Who is a Candidate for an Ultrasound?

Almost everyone is a good candidate for an ultrasound exam. If your medical provider refers you to have an ultrasound, you are approved to have one. Since there is no magnet used and there is no radiation involved, most patients can safely have an ultrasound.

Ultrasounds can be especially effective for those who are struggling with abdominal pain, are pregnant, are dealing with swelling, need to evaluate the health of one or more organs, or have a chronic condition that needs monitoring.

Ultrasound Benefits

An ultrasound in Lowell at The Imaging Center allows you to enjoy a wide range of benefits, including the following:

• Quick process: Ultrasounds can take anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes, but most don’t take longer than 15 minutes. You’ll be in and out of our office in no time.
• No radiation: Because an ultrasound only uses sound waves and no radiation, it’s a much safer scanning process. You won’t be unnecessarily exposed to radiation.
• Non-invasive: There are no needles, incisions, or probes with an ultrasound. The ultrasound wand and the gel are all you’ll feel on your skin. It’s completely painless.
• Help with diagnosis: Ultrasounds are often used to help your doctor or medical provider diagnose a variety of different conditions. The images will be analyzed, and your doctor will go over the results with you.

Schedule an Ultrasound

With an ultrasound at The Imaging Center, you can receive the health information you need to ensure you receive the care and treatment you need. To learn more about this process or to schedule an appointment, call our office or message us via our online contact form.

About Lowell, MI

Lowell is a city in Kent County in western Michigan and has a population of around 4,100 residents. The city sits just 15 miles east of Grand Rapids, but is still a part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. The median income in Lowell is approximately $71,000. Lowell is most well-known for its charming downtown area, where you can find lots of antique shops, art galleries, and a variety of restaurants. Beyond the downtown area, Lowell also features a wide range of open outdoor areas, including Flat River, North County Trail, and Fallasburg Park. Lowell High School is also known for being home to a nationally recognized wrestling team with multiple state championships.

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