1 An abdominal ultrasound can be used to look for the cause of abdominal pain, evaluate masses in any of the abdominal organs, diagnose kidney stones or liver or gallbladder disease, and evaluate injuries after an accident.2  WebMD offers an overview of abdominal ultrasound.n abdominal ultrasound is used to view organs such as the gallbladder, kidneys and liver. It can be used to investigate abdominal pain or swelling and to diagnose gallstones, kidney stones or cancer.
Dilution drives the pH value of an acidic or basic solution toward 7. The pH values of acidic solutions increase with dilution, while the pH values of basic solutions decrease with dilution. Continue Reading.
Extremes in pH can cause serious health effects. The term pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a diluted solution. It can range from 0 to 14, with 7 denoting a neutral value. Acidic water has a pH below 7; alkaline water, above 7. The health effects of pH on drinking water depend upon where the pH falls within its range. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which classifies pH as a secondary drinking water standard, recommends a pH between 6.5 and 8.5 for drinking water.