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