LvdW Diagnostic Ultrasound

31/03/2026

Please note that the practice will be closed over the Easter period on 4 April and will reopen on 11 April.
Thank you for your understanding.

16/03/2026

📢 Public Holiday Notice

We are open this Saturday (Public Holiday) for ultrasound appointments.

If you need a scan or follow-up, feel free to contact us to book.

🕘 Saturday hours: 08:00 – 12:00
📍 LVDW Diagnostic Ultrasound

Your health can’t always wait — we’re here to help.

04/03/2026

Achilles Tendon Pain? Don’t Ignore It 👣

Posterior heel pain? Stiffness in the morning? Pain when walking, running or climbing stairs?

It could be Achilles tendinopathy or even a partial tear of the Achilles tendon.

At LVDW Diagnostic Ultrasound, we offer:

- High-resolution Achilles tendon ultrasound
- Dynamic assessment (real-time movement evaluation)
- Doppler assessment for inflammation
- Accurate measurement of tears
- Fast appointments
- Professional, compassionate care

Early diagnosis can prevent a small injury from becoming a complete rupture.

If you are:
• A runner 🏃‍♀️
• A gym enthusiast 🏋️‍♂️
• On your feet all day
• Or experiencing sudden heel pain

Book your ultrasound today.
📍 LvdW Diagnostic Ultrasound
📞 064-900-1897or leanasonar@gmail.com
🗓 Saturday appointments available (8am-12am)

26/02/2026

🕒 Operating Hours – Lvdw Diagnostic Ultrasound

We are open:
Saturday: 08:00 – 12:00

For appointments, please call or WhatsApp 📱 064 900 1897 or leanasonar@gmail.com

We look forward to assisting you.

24/02/2026

🚨 Testicular Pain is an Emergency – Don’t Ignore It!

Testicular Torsion: Time = Testicle

Sudden, severe testicular pain could be testicular torsion – a condition where the

⏳ This is a surgical emergency.
The sooner it’s diagnosed, the higher the chance of saving the testicle. Ideally within 4–6 hours.

Common Symptoms:
- Sudden, severe scrotal pain
- Swelling and redness
- Nausea and vomiting
- One testicle sitting higher than the other
- Pain waking a patient from sleep

🩻 How Ultrasound Helps:
A Doppler ultrasound is fast, non-invasive, and crucial in suspected torsion. It can:
- Assess blood flow to the testicle
- Differentiate torsion from infection (epididymo-orchitis)
- Help guide urgent surgical referral

In torsion, ultrasound typically shows reduced or absent blood flow compared to the normal side.

Early imaging saves time. Early treatment saves testicles.

📍 LvdW Diagnostic Ultrasound- Bronkhorstspruit
📞 064-900-1897
📧 leanasonar@gmail.com

18/02/2026

10/02/2026

Fatty Liver Disease Is More Serious Than You Think

Fatty liver disease often develops silently — many patients have no pain, no warning signs, and only discover it once liver damage has already started.

If left untreated, fatty liver can progress to:
- Liver inflammation (steatohepatitis)
- Fibrosis and permanent scarring
- Cirrhosis and liver failure

🩺 An ultrasound is one of the first and most important tests used to detect fatty liver disease early — before irreversible damage occurs.

🔍 Why an ultrasound matters
- Identifies fatty infiltration of the liver
- Assesses liver size and texture
- Helps guide early lifestyle and medical intervention
- Monitors disease progression or improvement

⚠️ You are at higher risk if you have:
- Diabetes or insulin resistance
- High cholesterol or triglycerides
- Overweight or obesity
- Regular alcohol intake
- Abnormal liver blood results

Ultrasound is safe, painless, non-invasive and has no radiation.
⏱ Results are immediate.
👉 Do not wait for symptoms.
By the time symptoms appear, liver damage may already be advanced.

📍 LvdW Diagnostic Ultrasound

📞 064-900-1897

📧 leanasonar@gmail.com

02/02/2026

Arterial Doppler Ultrasound – Vascular Health Matters

Do you suffer from:
- Leg pain when walking 🦵
- Cold feet or toes ❄️
- Poor wound healing
- Suspected circulation problems

A Doppler ultrasound assesses blood flow in your arteries and helps detect:

- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
- Narrowing or blockages
- Aneurysms
- Reduced circulation

📍 LvdW Diagnostic Ultrasound- Bronkhorstspruit

📞 064-900-1897

📧 leanasonar@gmail.com

21/01/2026

Please be advised that the practice will close at 11:00 on Saturday, 24 January, and will be closed for the entire day on Saturday, 31 January.

Kindly note that, despite limited cellphone signal, the practice remains contactable on 064 900 1897 for appointment bookings.

For urgent matters, including clinical queries and imaging requests, communication may be directed via WhatsApp on 064 900 1897 or alternatively by email at leanasonar@gmail.com.

19/01/2026

Please be advised that the practice will close at 11:00 on Saturday, 24 January.

In addition, the practice will be closed on Saturday, 31 January.

Kindly note that there will be limited cellphone signal during this period. For urgent matters, communication may be directed via WhatsApp on 064 900 1897 or alternatively by email at leanasonar@gmail.com.

We appreciate your continued support.

Yours sincerely,

30/12/2025

Heel pain symptoms to watch for:

- Sharp pain with the first steps in the morning
- Pain after long periods of standing or walking
- Heel pain that improves with movement but returns later
- Tenderness under the heel or along the sole of the foot
- Ongoing pain despite rest or shoe changes

These are common signs of plantar fasciitis.

Why ultrasound is the best first rest:

- Confirms plantar fascia inflammation and thickening
- Painless & non-invasive
- No radiation
- Fast and affordable
- Helps guide correct treatment early

📍 LvdW Diagnostic Ultrasound – Bronkhorstspruit

📞 064-900-1897

📧 leanasonar@gmail.com

29/12/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please note that we will be OPEN this Saturday, 3 January, and operating as normal from 08:00 to 12:00.

Bookings for this Saturday are OPEN and are being taken during the week as usual.

Thank you for your continued support and referrals.

Kind regards,
LvdW Diagnostic Ultrasound