Can kidney stones be detected in a urine sample?
I've been having some pain, and the doctor asked for a urine test. I'm curious, can a simple urine sample show if I have kidney stones, or do they always need more detailed scans?
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6 months ago
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I was also reading about this because my uncle is in pain. I think a urine test can show blood or crystals, but can it actually tell the exact size of the stone? If anyone knows please tell.
4 months ago
Honestly I keep searching this up because any small back pain makes me panic. A routine urine test mostly shows infection or microscopic blood which points to a stone, but please don't stress. Just get a proper scan done so you get peace of mind.
6 months ago
I have had three stones till now, so trust me on this. A urine test only confirms if there is infection or blood due to the stone scraping the walls. To find out where the stone is stuck and how big it is, your doctor will always write an ultrasound or CT scan.
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6 months ago
My health tracker showed my hydration levels were low, which led me to look into this. A urine analysis can show high calcium or uric acid crystals, which are basically the building blocks of stones. It's a great first indicator, but you'll need an ultrasound for a proper diagnosis.
6 months ago
Bro, if a whole stone came out in a tiny cup, you would definitely know it without any lab technician. They only find blood traces or crystals in the urine. Better get an ultrasound done and sleep nicely instead of staring at lab reports at 3 AM like me.