Can ct miss kidney stones?

Imagine paying so much for a fancy scan only for it to play hide and seek with your kidney stones! But seriously, yes, if the stone is microscopic or you moved during the scan, it can miss it. Keep drinking water and let the doctor sort it out.

I had a non-contrast CT scan last year, and they almost missed a 2mm stone because of the angle. If you still have that sharp lower back pain, ask your urologist about doing an ultrasound or repeating the scan with a contrast dye. Don't just ignore the pain.

I panicked so hard when my CT scan came back clear but my side was still aching terribly. My doctor explained that tiny stones can sometimes pass before the scan or are just too small to register clearly. Once I rested and stayed hydrated, the pain went away completely, so don't worry too much.

My dad went through this. His first CT scan was negative, but the pain didn't stop. He went to another hospital, they did a different scan, and found a tiny stone tucked away near the bladder. Definitely get a second opinion if you're still hurting.

I know how incredibly frustrating and anxiety-inducing it is to be in severe pain but have the scan show absolutely nothing. It makes you feel like you are imagining things. Please trust your body—if you are still hurting, go back to your doctor and ask for further evaluation.