The consultation with a surgeon at Berehynia Medical Center includes:

– analysis of patient’s complaints;

– detailed study of medical history (anamnesis) and results of previous examinations;

– manual examination (palpation) of the abdominal cavity.

If necessary, a surgeon performs an abdominal ultrasound or refers a patient for further examination: laboratory tests, X-ray, etc.

You should see a surgeon if you experience abdominal pain or such symptoms as:

• recurrent or constant sharp abdominal pain, accompanied by general malaise and fever;
• excessive flatulence;
• stomach heaviness;
• bitter taste after eating;
• belching, heartburn;
• constant nausea;  
• reduced appetite or loss of appetite; 
• lower back pain;
• blood in urine or feces; 
• discomfort during urination. 

  Previously diagnosed kidney diseases, hormonal imbalance, diabetes and cancer are also the reasons for routine examination by a surgeon and ultrasound.

An abdominal ultrasound includes:

• liver;
• kidneys;
• adrenal glands;
• pancreas;
• spleen.