16/03/2026
Did You Know?
Fizzy drinks and chewing gum can affect your scan.
They may seem harmless, but both can introduce excess air into your digestive system, making it harder for ultrasound waves to travel through and get a clear image of your organs.
That’s why we recommend avoiding fizzy drinks, chewing gum, and even smoking before certain scans, especially abdominal or upper abdominal scans.
Following your pre-scan prep (like fasting or filling your bladder) gives your sonographer the best chance of capturing accurate results.
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