Women's Health Check: Leveraging Ultrasound Scans At Ultrasound Care, we understand the challenges women face in prioritising their health, which is why we offer comprehensive women's health check ups through advanced ultrasound scans. Providing a convenient and effective solution for proactive healthcare management. Women often find themselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, from career pursuits to family obligations. Amidst this whirlwind of activity, it's easy to overlook your own health needs. However, prioritising your regular women’s health check ups is essential for main ..read more

October is not just about pumpkins and Halloween; it's also Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month! This October, we join hands with healthcare professionals and organisations around the world to celebrate the vital role that medical ultrasound plays in healthcare.   Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness about the incredible benefits of ultrasound technology and its impact on patient care.  Why Is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month 2023 Important? Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month is essential because it:  Promotes Early Detection: Ultrasound can ..read more

Testicular self-exams are an important part of health and well-being for men from puberty onwards. Due to the stigma around this, many males don’t find changes in their testicles quickly; however, at Ultrasound Care, we feel it is vital to encourage men to regularly check themselves with a self-examination. Book Here! How To Check Your Testicules A self-examination helps you identify any changes in your testicles at any point following puberty. Usually after a warm bath or shower is the best time to check yourself as the scrotal skin is relaxed. Normally, testicles should feel smooth ..read more

Infertility is often a condition that is experienced quietly, leaving people feeling isolated and alone. It is important to remember that 1 in 7 couples are unable to conceive across the UK, meaning this is not an uncommon condition. With so many people potentially suffering and not knowing where to access support or guidance, National Infertility Awareness Week could not be more vital. Infertility Revealed If you have been experiencing possible symptoms of infertility, it is important to book yourself an appointment and check your fertility. The longer signs of infertility are ignored, t ..read more

Every new year brings new challenges and changes to your routines of life. Why not make a change that betters your health this year? Self-care can include a wide range of things, for example, sleep, exercise, better nourishment, finding more relaxation techniques, or finding ways to take better care of yourselves and your health in general. At Ultrasound Care, we are passionate about encouraging self-checks at home. As a diagnostic ultrasound clinic, we are on hand to help with any private scans you may need following self-checks, but it is vital to regularly check yourself for any bodily ch ..read more

Gynaecology is a specialist area of women’s health and well-being. It is therefore important for women themselves to understand and realise what the signs and symptoms are and when you would need to contact your GP. In London, we have our Ultrasound Care clinic open for private gynaecology scans including pelvic well-being scans, fertility scans and more. Signs of Infertility To Be Aware Of Infertility is something that women may not be aware they are going through. There are some signs to be aware of that could indicate infertility. Pain during sex Back pain Fatigue Chronic pelvic pain ..read more

Women’s health is very important! Your health is something you should take care of and be aware of in case anything changes. Women can be at higher risk of developing certain conditions than men and therefore must stay on top of tests and checks to ensure optimum health. A part of women’s health is gynaecology. This is a specialist area of healthcare for women that specialises in the unique needs of the female reproductive system. Why is gynaecology important? As a specialist field of women’s health, why is this so important? Gynaecology tests can provide early diagnosis and treatment for ..read more

Private ultrasound scans are incredibly important for both men and women. They are designed to be medical diagnostic scans, showing your GP what is the cause of your pain or discomfort. Benefits for Men and Women Ultrasound scans are often assumed to be a pregnancy scan for an expectant mum but this is not the case! Private ultrasound scans are used to help pinpoint the source of any health problems you may have reported to your GP. At Ultrasound Care, we offer a range of ultrasound scans for both men and women to help check on your health. Men’s Scans include: Prostate, kidney and bladd ..read more

Liver Cancer Liver cancer can be found anywhere in the liver. The liver is situated at the top right-hand side of your tummy-Its main function is to digest food and remove toxins. Liver cancer can start in your liver, or spread to it from another organ, depending on where the cancer is in your liver, how big it is and if it has spread determines how serious it can be. What are the main symptoms of liver cancer? The main symptoms of liver cancer can include: Your skin or the whites of your eyes turning yellow. Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss. Feeling tired or having no energy. A lum ..read more

Over 10,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year. The first signs are normally noticing blood in the urine, it may just slightly change the colour at first, to a light orange or light pink, so you may not think much of it, it is only once the urine is tested the blood will then show up. It could also show in your urine one day and then be gone the next. There is usually no pain or very little in the early stages of bladder cancer. Blood in the urine could mean many other things such as an infection, kidney stones or kidney disease, so don’t panic but it is still worth getting it ..read more