Children’s Experiences

Kidney Ultrasound
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Not as Scary as You Think! Children Share Their Kidney Ultrasound Experiences

A kidney ultrasound might sound intimidating to children and parents alike, but it’s actually a painless and safe process. We spoke with kids who’ve experienced it to share their stories and help put your mind at ease. Experiences from the Kids Mia (Age 7) “I was scared it would hurt, but when I got to the hospital, the nurse was so nice. She explained that they would just put some cool gel on my tummy and move a device around. It didn’t hurt at all!” Tommy (Age 9) “I thought they might have to use needles or something scary, but it just felt a little ticklish. The technician told me to take deep breaths, and it was over before I knew it!” Why Kidney Ultrasounds Aren’t Scary Tips for Parents

Liver ultrasound
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Not as Scary as You Think! Children Share Their Experiences of Liver Ultrasound

A liver ultrasound for children might sound intimidating to parents and kids alike. However, in reality, it’s a safe, painless, and quick procedure. Let’s listen to the experiences of children who have been through it. Amy’s Experience, Age 8 “At first, I was very scared. I wondered if it would hurt. But when the time came, the nurse was very nice. She put some cool gel on my tummy and used a device to move around. It tickled more than anything else. Now, I’m not scared anymore!” Tom’s Feelings, Age 10 “My mom told me I needed a liver ultrasound. I thought it involved injections or something scary. But when we got there, the hospital was clean and nice. The staff explained everything to me. I just laid there playing a game on my phone, and it was over before I knew it. It didn’t hurt at all!” Tips from the Kids Benefits of Liver Ultrasound in Children