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Indications for ultrasound of the bladder

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Last reviewed: 06.07.2025

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Indications for ultrasound of the bladder

Dysuria or frequent urination.
Hematuria (wait until bleeding stops).
Recurrent inflammation (cystitis) in adults; acute infection in children.
Formations in the pelvis.
Urinary retention.
Pain in the pelvis.

Always scan both kidneys when examining the bladder.

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