What is kidney pole?
I heard a doctor mention 'kidney pole' when explaining a report to a relative. I'm not a medical professional, so I didn't quite understand what that term means. Can someone clarify what a 'kidney pole' is?
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7 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much about this term! A kidney pole simply refers to either the top part (upper pole) or the bottom part (lower pole) of your kidney. It is just basic anatomy terms that doctors use in ultrasound reports to show where a stone or cyst is located.
6 months ago
I was just researching my scan report because it mentioned something in the 'lower pole'. Turns out it just means the bottom section of the kidney, so it's purely a location marker and not a disease in itself.
9 months ago
Bhai, kidney pole koi bimari nahi hai. Humare kidney ke do hisse hote hain, upar wale ko upper pole aur neeche wale ko lower pole bolte hain. Doctor bas batate hain ki pathri ya cyst kidney ke kis kone me hai.
6 months ago
It is just the anatomical term for the upper or lower ends of the kidney. If your ultrasound shows a small stone in the lower pole, drinking plenty of water daily is a simple way to help flush it out naturally.
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9 months ago
In our family, we always consult our family doctor for any medical reports. A kidney pole is simply the top or bottom extreme of the kidney, and your doctor will guide you if any cyst or stone located there requires actual medical attention.
6 months ago
I agree, it's just a directional term. Just show the report to a general physician to understand if any treatment is needed for whatever is found on that pole.