General Health Scans
General health scans can provide you with the reassurance you need, without the lengthy waiting times that can come with NHS queues
Still One Of The Best Ways To Detect And Diagnose Health Issues
At Imaginatal, your health is our priority. When your GP recommends an ultrasound, we provide fast, reliable scans to meet your needs.
Our General Health Scans include a wide range of ultrasound services, such as Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasounds for joint, muscle, or tendon issues; Vascular ultrasounds for blood flow concerns; and Small Parts ultrasounds for thyroid or testicular conditions. We also diagnose abdominal issues, gallbladder disease, kidney and bladder conditions, prostate concerns, and liver disease.
What Services Do We Provide?
Abdominal Ultrasound: Our abdominal ultrasound examines your liver, spleen, pancreas, bladder, and upper abdominal organs. It helps detect fatty liver disease, gallstones, pancreatitis, cysts, or cancer. This non-invasive scan provides clear insights into abdominal pain or discomfort. Book your scan today for fast, reliable results.
Kidney Ultrasound: A kidney (renal) ultrasound evaluates the size, shape, and location of both kidneys to identify infections, cysts, tumours, abscesses, obstructions, or fluid buildup. Ideal for diagnosing urinary issues or pain, this safe scan delivers quick answers to support your health.
Prostate Ultrasound: Prostate ultrasound is a painless way to investigate pelvic pain, urinary problems, or infertility in men. By imaging the prostate gland, we can detect enlargement, inflammation, or other abnormalities. Schedule your appointment to address concerns with confidence.
Aorta Ultrasound: Our aorta ultrasound screens for abdominal aortic aneurysms, a serious condition where the body’s main blood vessel enlarges. Common in men over 60, early detection is key. This quick, non-invasive scan offers peace of mind for your vascular health.
MSK Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound assesses muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints in areas like shoulders, knees, or ankles. Perfect for diagnosing pain, swelling, or injuries, this safe scan provides detailed images to guide treatment. Book now to understand your symptoms.
Vascular Ultrasound: Vascular ultrasound examines blood flow in arteries and veins to detect blockages, clots, or poor circulation. Used for conditions like varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis, this non-invasive scan supports early diagnosis and better vascular health.
Small Parts Ultrasound: Small parts ultrasound evaluates areas like the thyroid, salivary glands, or lymph nodes for lumps, cysts, or abnormalities. This precise scan is ideal for investigating swelling or discomfort in smaller tissues, offering clear results to inform your care.
Who Can Use Our Service?
Our General Health Scans help you investigate health concerns or screen for specific conditions, including musculoskeletal (MSK) issues like joint or tendon pain, vascular problems such as blood flow abnormalities, and small parts like thyroid or testicular concerns. We also cover abdominal conditions, including gallbladder, liver, kidney, bladder, and prostate issues. No referral is needed—just book your appointment with a quick call or online.
Know which scan you need? We’ll schedule it promptly. Unsure? Our clinical team can guide you to the right scan based on your symptoms.
What Does Our Service Include?
20-minute or 40-minute appointment depending on number of investigations
A qualified and HCPC registered sonographer
A scan report of our findings
All digital images emailed to your GP
FAQs
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We can normally see you within 24hrs notice. We can also carry out out of hours appointments, please call us if you need an appointment as quickly as possible.
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Your appointment will last 20 or 40 minutes depending on the number of investigations that need to be done.
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Yes, ultrasound is a safe and accurate imaging test. Unlike X-ray imaging, ultrasound doesn’t use radiation (which can cause health issues at high doses). Ultrasound has no known side effects.
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We will provide a written report of you scan on the day of your appointment. All scan images will also be emailed to your GP.
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It depends. Drinking small amounts of water with daily medication is usually OK. Renal scans require a full bladder, so we need you to drink 1 pint of water an hour before. For other scans we may need you to fast for eight hours before your appointment. If you’re not sure, please give us a call and we will be happy to help.
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Our ultrasound scans require minimal and in most cases no preparation.
For abdominal scans, you often need to fast for 6 to 8 hours before your appointment so that organs such as your liver and gallbladder can be assessed sufficiently. For the renal scan, you would need to drink 2 pints of fluids so that your bladder is full and can be assessed.
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When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of our friendly receptionists. We ask that you fill in our consent form and you will be given a copy of our Terms and Conditions. We will also ask for some extra details about your general health to ensure our sonographer and team are completely informed about the reason for your visit.
Once the paperwork is done, you and your family can then just relax before going into the scan room. Your scan will be conducted by one of our expert sonographers.
You will be invited into one of our private examination rooms. To prepare for the exam, you may be asked to remove your clothing. You will then be asked to lie down or sit down comfortably on a couch with drapes to protect your dignity. The lights in the room will be dimmed before the examination begins so our sonographer can see the ultrasound image more clearly on the screen.
During the procedure, our sonographer will apply a water-based gel to the examined area, which may feel a little cold. Then, a handheld device called a transducer will be applied to the area. This device sends high-frequency waves into the body and listens for the responding echo sound. Based on the information received, an ultrasound image is produced by a computer and appears on the screen in real time.
The ultrasound waves are inaudible to the human ear, so you won’t hear any noise. You may feel a little pressure when the transducer is moved across the surface of the skin, which can cause a little discomfort. However, the procedure is completely painless.
Once the scan is complete, you will wipe off the gel and you will be asked to change back into your clothing in private. Then, our sonographer will talk to you about the next steps, as well as how and when you will receive your results. After this, you will be allowed to go home immediately. There are restrooms on site if you need to use the toilet after your scan.
