Best Radiology Clinic in Budigere, Bangalore

Treatments and Procedures

Treatments and Procedures are available at the Best Radiology Clinic in Budigere, Bangalore

X-ray Radiography

At Manipal Clinics, Budigere, the approach is to provide the best treatment to our patients. X-ray, a common imaging test, provides the images inside the body which helps examine the area with pain, monitor the progression of a diagnosed disease, and check the treatment provided. Conditions that may call for an X-ray include:

• Problems in the bones and Joints - Fractures, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, etc.

• Injuries or infections

• Certain cancers (bone cancers and breast cancers) and other abnormal masses

• Pneumonia 

• Locate calcifications and foreign objects 

• Conditions affecting lungs, digestive problems, and heart

• Tooth decay

How is an X-ray procedure performed?

During an X-ray, our radiologists guide you to position your body so that clear images can be captured in the radiograph. You may be asked to lie down, stand, or sit in a certain position. There are specialized plates in front of which X-rays can be taken, which contain X-ray sensors. If an X-ray is taken for broken bones, mild pain is expected during the test. Body parts not being imaged will be covered with a lead apron to avoid radiation exposure. The X-ray beam will focus on the area where X-ray images are required. The patient must be still while the x-ray is being performed.

Ultrasound

An ultrasound shows real-time pictures using high-intensity waves and helps show images of soft tissues, including blood vessels. An ultrasound can provide a view of the following:

• Kidneys

• Liver

• Spleen

• Gallbladder

• Ovaries and Uterus

• Pancreas

• Bladder

• Brain (in infants)

• Eyes

• Thyroid

• Testicles

• Blood vessels

How is an Ultrasound procedure performed?

Before the procedure, a radiographer or a sonographer applies a special lubricating gel to your skin. This prevents friction so they can rub the skin against the ultrasound probe (transducer) which is placed on the skin. The high-frequency ultrasound waves are transmitted from the probe through the gel into the body. Waves resonate when they hit a dense object like an organ or bone. These echoes are then reflected on the attached computer. Sound waves are too high for the human ear to hear. They form an image that the doctor can interpret. Depending on the area you are investigating, you may need to change your location to allow the examiner better access. The procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes, depending on the examined area. 

CT Scan

A Computerised Tomography (CT) scan is an imaging modality that uses X-ray machines to create cross-sectional images, typically providing more detailed information than standard X-ray images. It is usually recommended to diagnose tumours, examine internal bleeding, evaluate other internal injuries, and for a fluid or tissue biopsy. 

A CT scan does not require special preparation. Patients can undergo a CT scan with or without contrast. If you are scheduled for a CT scan with contrast dye, it may help if you do not eat solid food for up to 4 hours before the scan. This is especially true when a CT scan is performed to obtain abdomen images. If your doctor uses oral contrast for your CT scan, you will likely be given the contrast before the day of the scan and instructed on how to prepare and drink it. You drink the solution within an hour or two after the scan and the solution every 15 minutes. In the procedure, the X-ray beam moves in a circle around the body, allowing different views of the same organ or structure. The computer interprets the data and displays it in three-dimensional forms. 

Doppler Test 

Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive test that measures the blood flow through blood vessels. It can help diagnose many conditions, including heart valve defects, congenital heart disease, blood clots, blocked arteries, peripheral arterial disease, aneurysms, and carotid stenosis. Doppler ultrasound is used in many instances, such as:

• Diagnose disorders that affect blood vessels in your abdomen (belly), legs, or arms.

• Check blood flow after you have surgery or get certain treatments.

• Assess the blood flow between a woman and her unborn baby.

In a Doppler test, an ultrasound sensor/probe is placed in the skin to send sound waves into your body. The sound waves bounce off the blood cells moving in the blood vessels and return to the sensor for detection. The computer looks at the change in pitch (low or high tones) between sound waves sent into the body and the echo (sound that bounces) to determine the direction of blood flow, how fast or slow your blood flow is, and its frequency rate. If something obstructs the circulation, blood moves in the wrong direction or accumulates in blood vessels, causing a blood clot.

MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive, painless medical imaging test. MRI can be used to examine almost any part of the body, including bones and joints of the head and spine, chest, heart, and blood vessels. 
MRIs help diagnose various health conditions, including:

• Cerebral Aneurysms

• Multiple sclerosis

• Spinal cord problems

• Joint and bone issues

• Strokes

• Tumors and cancers

• Brain injury from trauma

• Conditions of the eye and inner ear

MRI scanners create images of the body using a large magnet and radio waves. You will be asked to lie down in the MRI machine that creates a strong magnetic field during the scan. Radiologists control the machine with a computer in another room and send radio waves to take images of your body. You can talk to the radiologist via intercom; he can see you on the TV and view the window during the scan. It takes about 15 to 90 minutes depending on the nature of the investigation.