Is ultrasound harmful to the body: a doctor answers the question
Ultrasound examination (ultrasound) is one of the most common and accessible diagnostic methods available to modern medicine.
It is actively used to identify various diseases and assess the condition of internal organs and body systems.
However, many people wonder about the potential danger of ultrasound for health. In this article, we will consider whether it is harmful to do ultrasound and what opinions exist on this matter.
During the time that ultrasound has been used, not a single high-quality study has been conducted, the results of which would confirm any harmful effects of ultrasound on the body, says ultrasound doctor Nelly Andreeva.
Articles in which the authors are convinced that ultrasound is harmful can hardly be called scientific and based on common sense.
Despite this, it cannot be said that ultrasound has no effect on the body at all, but it is minimal and necessary for accurate diagnosis.
Thanks to the ALARA (as little as reasonably achievable) principle, doctors try not to conduct studies longer than necessary.
Medical equipment is equipped with special indices: they are used to assess possible risks and calculate the operating time, which depends on the depth of penetration of ultrasonic rays.
If the beam is concentrated, such as when assessing blood flow in small vessels, it will take less time to exceed the index. If a larger area is being examined, the examination may take longer.
When the index is exceeded, the doctor stops working or changes the regimen within 30 minutes.
