Preparation:

-Over 5 years old: Nothing to eat or drink for six hours prior to the exam (the last meal should be a low-fat meal).

-Adults: Don’t eat or drink anything 8 hours before the test (overnight fast). If you are diabetic or need some medication according to your Doctor’s prescription, take your pills if necessary, with small sips of water. No carbonated, sweetened, or caffeinated beverages could possibly interfere with test results. 

Note: In this type of Ultrasound, the patient must have been previously diagnosed with Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis. This study is indicated to assess the activity of the disease.