CT scans use a series of X-rays to see inside your body. It’s considered the gold standard for diagnosing kidney stones, but the procedure is not without some risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Renal ultrasound scans, which people may also call kidney ultrasounds, provide an image of the kidneys and may help doctors identify an underlying issue with these organs. An ultrasound, also known as ...

Kidney stones can cause sudden and intense pain, often sending people straight to the emergency room. Once symptoms begin, the next important step is confirming the diagnosis through imaging tests.

A kidney test result that appears perfectly normal may still reveal hidden danger, according to a major new study involving more than a million adults.

Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research shows that even “normal” kidney test results can signal danger if they’re ...

An X-ray may be able to help doctors detect larger kidney stones and monitor the size of kidney stones in response to treatment. Other imaging tests may help doctors diagnose smaller stones. Share on ...

Upon an arrival to the emergency department for abdominal pain of unknown cause, most non-pregnant adult patients receive a CT scan with IV contrast to diagnose the source of the pain. However, IV ...

Routine eye tests could in future be used to detect and monitor chronic kidney disease, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh. The study team said that there was an "unmet need" ...

Kidney masses are abnormal growths that can be noncancerous or cancerous. They are diagnosed through imaging tests like ultrasounds, MRIs, or CT scans. The size of a kidney mass is a key factor in ...

Kidney stones can cause sudden and intense pain, often sending people straight to the emergency room. Once symptoms begin, the next important step is confirming the diagnosis through imaging tests.