I was told I needed to get an abdominal ultrasound for abdominal distention. Do I call my PCP and request one? Mommy makeover

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What happens if my organs are enlarged?

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry,  being married to a primary care doctor,  your doctor will probably need to see you before ordering a test, but check if they will do it, good luck.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

If you are experiencing distention after surgery and your surgeon advised you to have an ultrasound then he/she should be able to provide the orders.  If it is requested in order to clear you for surgery you many wish to see your PCP, or your surgeon can order the test.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided your question as well...Sonography is ordered to see the abdominal diastasis, based on your question, ideally in that case is to consult with your certified plastic surgeon

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. The physician who felt you would benefit from the abdominal ultrasound would be responsible for writing the prescription.  Hope this helps.

Robert D. Wilcox, MD · Answer

Dear Tx2dradisla,
  
If you are having abdominal distention after a tummy tuck, the most common cause would be constipation due to the narcotic pain medicine you are taking.  The other reason would be if there was a concern that the muscle tightening sutures had pulled through the tissues or had themselves popped.  You did not elucidate the reason for the distention.  This may be based on your insurance also.  If you are on an HMO, most likely that test has to be ordered from your PCP.  Otherwise, the surgeon should have no problem ordering it.  Fortunately, it is not an expensive test.  I hope this has been helpful to you.
Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.

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