In the field of medical diagnosis, ultrasonography has become a widely used technique. It is widely used in many fields such as abdomen, heart, **, etc., providing doctors with an intuitive and accurate diagnosis basis. However, many people have doubts about whether ultrasonography has radiation. So, is there radiation in ultrasound?
1. The basic principles of ultrasonography.
Ultrasonography mainly uses the reflection and propagation characteristics of high-frequency sound waves in human tissues, and by receiving and analyzing these sound waves, doctors can obtain information such as tissue structure and blood flow. This technique does not involve radioactive material, so in theory, ultrasonography is radiation-free.
2. Radiation safety of ultrasonography.
1.No ionizing radiation: Unlike radiographic examinations such as X-rays and CTs, ultrasonography does not produce ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation has the potential to cause damage to human cells, while ultrasonography does not.
2.Low energy effect: Although ultrasound has a certain amount of energy, this energy produces a very low effect in the human body. To date, there is no evidence that ultrasonography has harmful effects on humans.
3. Application of ultrasonography.
Due to the radiation-free nature of ultrasonography, it is widely used in many fields such as prenatal examination of pregnant women, diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, and screening of abdominal diseases. For pregnant women, radiation-free ultrasound is safer and does not pose a potential risk to the fetus.
Shijiazhuang Minghan Hospital Wen reminded that ultrasound examination is a radiation-free health diagnosis method. It obtains information inside the human body through high-frequency sound waves, providing doctors with an accurate and harmless basis for diagnosis. When it comes to choosing a medical examination, we can choose ultrasound with confidence, and enjoy the accurate diagnosis and safety it brings.