| Clinical diagnosis, imaging, x-ray, IVP and retrogade | | | | formed by strange chemical residues found in the |
| pyelogram are among the methods used for | | | | urine. |
| diagnosing kidney stones. However, a CT/ CAT | | | | Another advantage of a CT scan for kidney stone is |
| (Computed Topography) scan is the most popular | | | | that its very quick. The reason behind this is that it |
| way. This is because it uses a combination of X-ray | | | | uses renal-colic study so as to immediately diagnose |
| and computer graphics that produce images with | | | | the flank pain that occurs due to kidney stones. The |
| elaborate cross-sectional areas along horizontal and | | | | KUB of the abdominal region is done by taking a single |
| vertical aspects of the body and also reduces | | | | standard x-ray if the results are positive. This helps |
| exposure to radiation. | | | | doctors to determine the exact size or shape and one |
| So, why should one choose a CT Scan for kidney | | | | can just go for regular x-ray check-ups instead of this |
| stone diagnosis over the other methods? You will be | | | | costly method. |
| delighted to know that this method of diagnosis does | | | | However, there are special kind of people who cannot |
| not require the use of intravenous contrast which | | | | use the CT scan for kidney stones always. These are |
| might be risky to some patients. Secondly, it does not | | | | the pregnant women who can only do this after |
| cause damage to any body parts. It also does not | | | | consulting their physicians. Though costly, this method |
| have any side effects and its diagnosis is accurate | | | | ensures that you get the best value for your money |
| and perfect as all things are scanned throughout. | | | | as you only need this treatment only once. It also |
| However, it might fail to detect rare stones which are | | | | minimizes the amount of radiation exposure. |