Can urgent care check for kidney stones?

Question

Since yesterday, I've had this really bad pain in my side, making me worried about kidney stones. I'm wondering if an urgent care center can do the necessary tests to check for them, or if I need to go to a full hospital for this issue.

Kabir Sharma · Accepted Answer

Bro, I went to a local clinic last year when my lower back started hurting like crazy. They did a quick urine test and told me it looks like a stone, then sent me for an ultrasound nearby. If the pain is too bad, just go to a proper hospital directly, don't waste time.

Arjun Mehta · Answer

Most well-equipped urgent care clinics can run basic urine tests and maybe do an ultrasound to check. However, for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan, a specialist doctor's advice is always best. They can guide you if you need a CT scan or specific medication.

Nisha Iyer · Answer

Please don't trust those random home remedies or online articles saying drinking gallons of juice will dissolve it instantly. Go verify with a proper doctor or a decent clinic first. They need to do a scan to actually see the stone size before suggesting any treatment.

Priyanka Patel · Answer

I literally just got over a 5mm kidney stone last month, honestly the pain was unreal. The urgent care center near my house did a quick scan and confirmed it, then gave me meds to help pass it. Drink lots of water but definitely get it checked to make sure there's no infection.

Rohan Das · Answer

Actually, my roommate had this issue last semester during exams and we rushed to a nearby 24/7 clinic. They gave him some pain relief injection and told him to get an ultrasound the next morning. It is super stressful but they can definitely help manage the initial pain.

Can urgent care check for kidney stones?

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