Do children need to undergo abdominal ultrasound for physical examination?

Children's physical examinations usually do not require routine abdominal ultrasound examinations. Abdominal ultrasound is mainly used to screen for structural abnormalities or diseases in organs such as the liver, gallbladder, and kidneys. If there are no related symptoms or high-risk factors, it generally does not need to be included in routine physical examinations.

Routine physical examinations for children usually include basic items such as height and weight measurement, vision and hearing screening, and blood routine, which can provide a preliminary assessment of growth, development, and health status. Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging examination that needs to be evaluated by a doctor and determined based on individual circumstances. If a child has symptoms such as abdominal pain, abdominal lumps, abnormal urination, growth retardation, or a family history of congenital urinary system diseases, doctors may recommend targeted abdominal ultrasound examination. If healthy children do not have the above indications, excessive examination may increase unnecessary medical resource consumption and parental anxiety. Parents can pay attention to their children's daily diet, bowel habits, and abdominal palpation, and regularly record their growth curves. If symptoms such as abdominal distension, recurrent abdominal pain, and abnormal urine color are found, timely medical evaluation should be sought. Before the physical examination, it is necessary to fully communicate with the doctor about the child's health status and avoid blindly selecting examination items. Daily attention to balanced diet and moderate exercise can help maintain the health of children's abdominal organs.