Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Will a bladder scan show kidney stones?

My doctor suspects I might have kidney stones, but he's ordered a bladder scan first. Will a bladder scan actually be able to show if there are kidney stones?

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Aniket Rao Aniket Rao Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Na, I doubt it. A bladder scan is for your bladder. Kidney stones need different imaging like a KUB X-ray or ultrasound specifically for kidneys. Don't trust random info, ask your doctor directly.

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Oh, if only one scan could show everything! My bladder scan just showed my bladder was very full (typical, me). For kidney stones, the doctor usually sends you for a different test. Health is so complicated, haan?

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Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Been there with urinary issues, it's stressful. A bladder scan is typically to check how much urine is in your bladder. For stones, they usually recommend a kidney ultrasound or a CT scan. Better to consult your doc to know the right test.

Vijay Singh Vijay Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I ignored some pain once and it became a big issue. A bladder scan mainly checks bladder capacity and residual urine. For kidney stones, you need a specific kidney ultrasound or CT. Don't guess, get proper diagnostics done with your doctor.

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Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined May 2026 5 months ago

No, a bladder scan is for the bladder. Kidney stones need other tests. Talk to your doctor to understand which test is best for you.

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