Hernia detection

[DONNA1458]

Can an ultrasound detect a hernia, i was in hospital last week for stomach pain and they said they couldnt see anything on the ultrasound such as infection or gall stones but im still in pain.

[China Doll]

Without meaning to sound really rude or obnoxious here Donna as I'm actually trying to help but erm...

Would you consider yourself particularly round or possibly overweight? (No need to actually answer!)

The reason I ask is it can sometimes be hard to see on the scan if you are and it might be that an internal scan is what's needed.

Go back to your GP and explain that you're still in pain.

Good Luck

[DONNA1458]

im 5ft 4in and 9st 5lb so ideal weight really. they didnt ask me to drink water like everyone else who was in the waiting room but i have been given antibiotics which i though i would give a week and see its been 4 days.

[FUZZYBEE]

Hi donna, yes an ultrasound can detect a hernia but it's not very good for appendix.
Usually people drink water to fill up the bladder which then in turn pushes all the other bits out of the way so the sonographer can get a good look what's inside. On the contrary for a look at the gallbladder it's usually recommended that you do not eat or drink anything for four hours so that the gall bladder is not contracted.
A simple answer to your questions is that ultrasound can detect, fluid, cysts, fibroids masses and stones, it is not however 100%, but because it is non invasive and relatively quick it is usually the first port of call for investigations. If it continues then I am guessing that a trip back to the doc is in order.
The trouble with abdo/tummy pain is that it really can be a multitude of things such as IBS, CROHNS which are all bowel related but the pain feels like it's going on somewhere else. Anyway I hope this has cleared up a bit of the mystery and you get sorted soon.
fuzzy x