Are there any risks with ultrasound?

Ultrasound is considered a very safe examination method and has been used in healthcare for decades. The technology uses sound waves to create images of the body's organs and tissues, which means no ionizing radiation is involved. Because the examination is radiation-free, it can be used on adults, children and pregnant women when medically indicated. Ultrasound is also painless, non-invasive and usually takes only a short time to perform. For these reasons, ultrasound is one of the most commonly used diagnostic imaging methods in modern healthcare.