Diagnostic testing
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Blood Work
Pyramid IV Health and Wellness offers several different forms of diagnostic testing to find out the core of all health concerns and formulate a wellness plan that you can stick to. More advanced than your regular doctor’s blood work, this starter panel provides important insight into the fundamentals of your biochemist hormone levels and your major organ function. Understand what’s stopping you from being at your best.
Includes 1x Wellness Evaluation (1 hour total) with Board Certified Dr. John Maarouf and Clinical Team Including Detailed Wellness Plan
FREE CONSULTATION with licensed healthcare provider included w/ purchase of bloodwork Comprehensive Male/Female panel
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Diagnostic
A musculoskeletal ultrasound scan is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to create real-time images of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and surrounding soft tissues. It can check for various conditions such as tendon tears, muscle strains, ligament injuries, inflammation, fluid accumulation, and abnormalities in the bones or joints. This imaging modality helps diagnose and monitor conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, guiding treatment decisions and interventions.
It provides real-time imaging, allowing for accurate diagnosis of various musculoskeletal conditions such as tendon tears, ligament injuries, muscle strains, and joint abnormalities.
It can guide injections of medications or therapeutic substances directly into the affected area, increasing the precision and efficacy of corticosteroid injections or platelet-rich plasma therapy.
Unlike other imaging techniques like MRI or CT scans, musculoskeletal ultrasounds are non-invasive and do not involve exposure to ionizing radiation. Thus, making them the safer option for frequent monitoring of individuals with contraindications to other imaging modalities.
It allows for dynamic assessment of musculoskeletal structures, meaning that the affected area can be evaluated during movement or under stress, providing valuable insights into functional limitations and biomechanical abnormalities.
It is often more cost-effective than other imaging modalities, making it accessible for routine monitoring and follow-up appointments, especially for conditions requiring frequent assessment or intervention.
Abdominal Ultrasound Diagnostic
Abdominal ultrasound is a type of imaging test. It is used to look at organs in the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. The blood vessels that lead to some of these organs, such as the inferior vena cava and aorta, can also be examined with ultrasound.
It can help identify the cause of unexplained abdominal pain, such as gallstones, kidney stones, or gastrointestinal issues.
The ultrasound can assess the health and function of
organs like the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and kidneys, detecting abnormalities such as fatty liver disease, pancreatitis, or kidney stones.
It can identify the presence of abnormal growths or tumors in organs or tissues, aiding in early detection and treatment of conditions like liver tumors or ovarian cysts.
Individuals with chronic conditions like liver disease or kidney disease may benefit from regular ultrasound screenings to monitor disease progression and assess treatment effectiveness.
Ultrasound can help diagnose conditions affecting the digestive system, such as bowel obstructions, inflammatory bowel disease, or hernias.
Doppler ultrasound, a specialized technique, can evaluate blood flow in organs and blood vessels, helping diagnose conditions like blood clots or vascular abnormalities.
Abdominal ultrasound can guide minimally invasive
procedures such as biopsies or fluid drainage, improving accuracy and safety.