Anjali Parekh Anjali Parekh Asked 9 months ago

What test shows kidney stones?

My brother had severe back pain and the doctor suspected kidney stones. What imaging or lab tests are usually done to detect if someone has kidney stones?

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Aditi Roy Aditi Roy Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Ultrasound and CT scan are key for kidney stones. Hope you get answers quickly.

Manoj Saxena Manoj Saxena Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Having dealt with kidney stones myself, I can tell you the best way to confirm is usually an abdominal ultrasound. If that's not clear, they might go for a CT scan, which is very accurate. A urine test also helps to see if there's blood or infection. Drink plenty of water!

Priya Malhotra Priya Malhotra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

In a good hospital, for kidney stones, they will likely start with an ultrasound of the KUB (Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder) region. If needed, a CT scan without contrast is very effective in locating stones. Make sure you describe your symptoms clearly to the doctor so they can order the right test.

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Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

My friend had kidney stones, and the first thing they did was an ultrasound of her stomach area. It showed the stones pretty clearly. They also asked for a urine test. It's best to get it checked by a doctor quickly if you're having pain.

Anjali Patel Anjali Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

To show kidney stones, doctors usually recommend an ultrasound of the abdomen or a CT scan. A urine test is also important to check for any related issues. Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet with adequate hydration, especially if vegetarian, can help prevent recurrence, but for diagnosis, these tests are key.

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Rahul Sharma Rahul Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

For kidney stones, the most common imaging tests are an ultrasound of the abdomen, specifically the KUB area. Sometimes, a CT scan might be done for more detailed imaging, especially for smaller stones. A urine analysis also helps to check for infection or blood.

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