Category: Kidney Stone Scans

Do kidney stones show up on a CT scan?

Do kidney stones show up on a CT scan?

Find out why your healthcare provider recommended a CT scan to test for kidney stones, and see how your CT results can help shape your treatment options....
May 19, 2025 – 9 min read
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Why is a CT scan the most accurate test for kidney stones?

Find out why your healthcare provider recommended a CT scan to test for kidney stones, and see how your CT results can help shape your treatment options....
April 4, 2025 – 10 min read
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What to expect before, during, and after a CT scan with contrast

Learn more about why your doctor recommended a CT scan with contrast, see what conditions it can help detect, and find out what to expect during your scan....
December 10, 2024 – 8 min read

How Gallbladder Stone Pain Differs From Kidney Stone Pain

Gallbladder stone pain can be easy to mistake for kidney stone pain. That’s because both conditions can cause stomach discomfort and share other symptoms. The similarities extend further between kidney stones and gallbladder...

September 20, 2021 – 4 min read

Understanding Renal Ultrasounds

The kidneys are powerful organs that are essential to your health. When something goes wrong, a renal ultrasound, also known as a kidney ultrasound, is a vital tool in detecting and diagnosing diseases...

May 4, 2021 – 2 min read
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Five Cancers That Show up on CT Scans

5 Cancers a CT Scan Can Easily Detect Screening mammograms have the power to detect breast cancer. Colonoscopies can detect and prevent colon cancer. But not every cancer has a regular screening test—especially...

September 4, 2020 – 2 min read