Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Asked 6 months ago

Can ct scan detect kidney disease?

My elderly mother has been experiencing some unexplained fatigue and swelling. The doctor has ordered a CT scan for her. I wanted to know if a CT scan is effective in detecting kidney disease, as we are quite worried about her overall health.

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Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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A CT scan is great for showing the structural state of your kidneys, like if there are cysts, tumors, or stones. However, for actual kidney function or early-stage kidney disease, simple blood and urine tests like eGFR and Creatinine are much more accurate. Track those with your doctor!

Sandeep Kaur Sandeep Kaur Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I just went through a whole battery of tests for kidney issues. The CT scan was helpful to rule out physical blockages and infections, but my actual diagnosis of chronic kidney issue came through blood work. Make sure you get the complete set of tests done by your specialist.

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Ayush Mishra Ayush Mishra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My granddad had to get a CT scan last semester for his back, and they actually found some cysts on his kidneys. So yeah, it definitely detects structural kidney stuff, but for the actual disease or how well they work, doctors usually ask for blood tests too.

Suresh Rao Suresh Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

At my age, a CT scan is like a full-body inspection report. It will show any physical damage, tumors, or blockages in the kidneys quite clearly. But to see how much filtering power your kidneys have left, you still have to give those blood samples, no escape from needles!

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Ram Pal Yadav Ram Pal Yadav Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Bhai, CT scan se kidney ka aakar aur usme koi pathri toh nahi hai, yeh sab achhe se dikh jata hai. Lekin andar ki kamzori janne ke liye khoon aur peshab ki janch zaroor karwayein. Bade shehar ke acche doctor se salah lein, sab theek hoga.

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