can a kidney ultrasound show a fetus?i have been having non-stop UTI's so my doctor referred me to a urologist where i will be getting dye shot up to see if there is back flow, and a kidney ultrasound..there is also a possibility that i am pregnant, but i havent tested yet. Is the dye going to hurt the baby if i am? and will the kidney ultra sound show the fetus if i am?
Posted by inzanium
First off any dye is potentially harmful although it's localized. So there is a risk.
If it's an early pregnancy (<8 weeks or so) you may not be able to see the baby on the best of ultrasounds directly over the baby. Usually after that it is possible to see some fetal elements. The longer the pregnancy is along, the easier it is to see, so on a typical renal ultrasound, it might be difficult if it's still early, unless you're looking for it.
Either way, if you're having repeated UTI's and pregnant, it poses a higher risk to you and the baby (if there is one), so a pregnancy test before the procedure and as soon as possible is probably for the best.
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