Ultrasound scan types and prices in Bangkok
Ultrasound scan prices at Bangkok private hospitals (2026):
- ▸Abdominal ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys): ฿1,500–฿3,000 — most commonly included in standard check-up packages; checks for fatty liver, gallstones, kidney stones, cysts
- ▸Upper abdominal ultrasound (liver + gallbladder only): ฿1,000–฿2,000 — limited scan for suspected gallstones or right upper quadrant pain
- ▸Pelvic ultrasound (uterus + ovaries): ฿1,500–฿2,500 (transabdominal) or ฿2,000–฿3,500 (transvaginal for better resolution) — used for fibroids, cysts, PCOS pattern, endometrial thickness
- ▸Thyroid ultrasound: ฿1,500–฿2,500 — looks for thyroid nodules, goitre, thyroiditis; recommended with TSH if any abnormality
- ▸Breast ultrasound: ฿1,500–฿3,000 — complementary to mammogram in dense breast tissue; under 40 or for cyst evaluation
- ▸Testicular ultrasound: ฿1,500–฿3,000 — for varicocele, epididymitis, or testicular mass evaluation
- ▸Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound / Echo): ฿4,000–฿8,000 — assesses heart function, valve disorders, chambers; requires cardiac technician or cardiologist
- ▸Carotid doppler ultrasound (carotid IMT): ฿3,000–฿5,000 — measures carotid artery wall thickness as a cardiovascular risk marker; recommended for executive cardiac packages
- ▸Abdominal + pelvic ultrasound combo: ฿2,500–฿4,500 — most common combined order for comprehensive check-ups
- ▸Whole abdominal ultrasound (includes bladder, prostate in men): ฿2,000–฿4,000 — the comprehensive abdominal scan that covers all organ zones
When to get each type of ultrasound in Bangkok
Clinical guide to which ultrasound to request based on your health profile:
- ▸Abdominal ultrasound: everyone 35+ as a baseline; annually if fatty liver (NAFLD) detected or liver function tests abnormal; standard in all executive check-up packages
- ▸Fatty liver detection: liver ultrasound is the most sensitive non-invasive test for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) — highly prevalent in Bangkok residents; often abnormal before liver enzyme tests rise
- ▸Gallstones: the most common incidental finding on abdominal ultrasound in Thailand; often asymptomatic; follow-up depends on size and symptoms
- ▸Thyroid ultrasound: recommended if TSH is abnormal OR if you can feel a lump in the thyroid area OR if thyroid cancer family history; often paired with thyroid blood tests in executive packages
- ▸Pelvic ultrasound: standard for women's health packages; important for women with irregular periods, heavy periods, pelvic pain, or fertility concerns — can detect fibroids, PCOS, endometrial abnormalities
- ▸Echocardiogram: recommended for anyone with abnormal ECG, cardiac symptoms, or who wants a full cardiac check-up; assesses ejection fraction and valve function that ECG cannot show
- ▸Carotid IMT: available as an add-on in executive packages; elevated IMT correlates with increased stroke and MI risk; particularly useful at 45+ with cardiovascular risk factors
- ▸Prostate ultrasound (TRUS): used diagnostically if PSA is elevated and biopsy is considered; not a routine screening test
Understanding your ultrasound results from Bangkok
Common ultrasound findings at Bangkok check-ups and what they mean:
- ▸Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis): graded Grade 1 (mild), Grade 2 (moderate), Grade 3 (severe) based on echogenicity; very common in check-up results; follow-up with liver function tests, weight management; Grade 2–3 warrants fibroscan (liver stiffness) follow-up
- ▸Gallstones: if small (<1cm) and asymptomatic, often conservatively managed; if large or symptomatic, surgical consultation; Bangkok laparoscopic cholecystectomy: ฿50,000–฿120,000
- ▸Kidney cysts: simple cysts (Bosniak I/II) are benign and common after 40; complex cysts (Bosniak III/IV) need urologist follow-up
- ▸Thyroid nodules: detected in up to 50% of adults on ultrasound; Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) scoring guides follow-up; TIRADS 4–5 lesions need fine-needle aspiration biopsy
- ▸Uterine fibroids: very common in women over 35; size and location determine symptoms; Bangkok myomectomy or endometrial ablation available if symptomatic
- ▸Ovarian cysts: simple functional cysts (< 5cm) are usually benign and resolve; complex cysts or CA125-elevated cysts need gynaecologist follow-up
- ▸Ask for the ultrasound report in English: all major Bangkok hospitals provide English-language ultrasound reports; take the CD/images with you for home follow-up