Geeta Menon Geeta Menon Asked 7 months ago

Do kidney stones show up on ct scan?

My relative recently had a CT scan for a completely different issue and they found kidney stones by chance. Is it true that kidney stones show up on a CT scan even if not specifically looked for?

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Ridhi Malhotra Ridhi Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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From what I have managed with my own health issues like PCOS, we always have to get proper scans done. Yes, kidney stones show up very clearly on a CT scan. Just talk to your doctor and they will guide you through the process safely.

Neha Rastogi Neha Rastogi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I was just reading up on this because my dad has some lower back pain. It turns out a CT scan is the most precise test for kidney stones because it can spot even the tiny ones that other tests miss.

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Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Actually yaar, CT scan is the best option for this. My brother's stone was hiding in a tricky spot and the normal ultrasound missed it completely. Got a CT done and the doctor found it in five minutes.

Karan Dev Karan Dev Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, CT scans are highly accurate for this. Once the scan pinpointed my stone, my doctor told me it was small enough to pass. I kept up with high water intake and gentle brisk walking to help it move naturally, but always check with your doctor first.

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Sanjay Bansal Sanjay Bansal Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

They definitely show up on a CT scan, but it is a bit expensive compared to normal X-rays. Check with your insurance or look for diagnostic centers that offer package discounts to manage the cost better.

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