Can a xray show kidney stones?
I've been having severe pain in my side, and my doctor suspects I might have kidney stones. They sent me for an X-ray. Can an X-ray actually show kidney stones clearly?
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9 months ago
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Well, yes, but only if they are calcium stones that like to show off on camera! Some stones are like ghosts and don't appear on a regular X-ray at all. Usually, an ultrasound or a CT scan is what doctors use to play detective.
8 months ago
I was researching this because my dad had back pain. Apparently, regular X-rays only show certain types of calcium stones, while uric acid ones might be completely invisible. That's why doctors usually prefer an ultrasound or CT scan first.
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9 months ago
Yes, it can show some kidney stones, but it depends on what they are made of. Often, a sonography is much more reliable for a clear picture.
9 months ago
Haan, X-ray me dikh toh jate hain par saare nahi dikhte, na? Agar pathri ka size chota ho ya alag type ki ho toh ultrasound hi best rehta hai. Apne doctor se pooch ke wahi karwa lo, zyada clear pata chalega.
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4 months ago
An X-ray missed my kidney stone completely, which delayed my treatment and led to severe kidney swelling. Please don't rely only on a simple X-ray if you have pain. Go to a urologist and get an ultrasound or CT scan done for safety.