Do you get told results after the Abdomen Ultrasound

Hello Everyone 

I've been sent for a abdomen ultrasound in 2 weeks and I'm really nervous.  My bloods were in normal range but because I still have a constant ache been referred for a scan. 

I wanted to know will the person completing the ultrasound tell me the results of what they can see after the test good or bad? or will I need to wait until the gp report? 

I presume if anything sinister is found I would get called within 24 hours is that right? 

I'm getting myself in a right state! I don't have any other symptoms except this discomfort under my right rib when I sit down.  I'm trying to hold on to the fact the gp couldn't feel anything in terms of lumps on physical examination. 

Appreciate any support or advice. 

x 

Parents
  • Hi

    It depends on who is doing the scan, sometimes they will reassure you if they cannot see anything of any concern.  When I had one done, I asked her if she had found anything that would explain a high liver reading, she told me that she has found "a small something" and she would send her report through to the gp.  She told me that if I didnt hear from them within a week to chase the doctors.  So I am afraid its unlikely that you will hear within 24 hours.  I had a call from my doctor 2 working days later (mind you mine was just before a bank holiday).

    Good luck with your scan.

    Annie

  • Hi there 

    I know how worrying it can be when you have a referal I had an ultrasound scan in March. The lovely lady doing the scan  told me she didn’t see anything sinister but wouldn’t tell me the result of the scan. I had the scan on a Saturday and I found the result on the NHS App on the Monday 

    Hope this helps

    good luck and best wishes x

  • I'm really scared and nervous it's tomorrow morning.  Scared If she/he dosent say anything then it's bad scared to ask! Want them nothing to worry about.  I've got severe health anxiety  I'm.trying to hold on to the fact my bloods normal 

Reply Children
  • Hi thereI I have severe health anxiety too in fact when I went for camera down my throat !! I got so anxious I just left the waiting room and went home but I knew I had to have it so I had to go back a couple of weeks later Of course we are going to be anxious!! I was terrified but I knew I had to have it!! 
    The room you have it in is very calm and relaxing tell them you are nervous they will understand they really look after you let me know how it goes

    best wishes