Kidney stones x ray diffraction

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Avatar f tn All my X-rays came back fine.
Avatar f tn The x-ray showed nothing out of the ordinary, whereas the CT showrd a huge 14mm stone in my left kidney urerter. The x-ray today shows nothing just like the last x-ray so why waste my husband taking time off work, unpaid, to take an image which isn't going to show anything anyway????????????????
Avatar n tn Other causes of blood in the urine are urolithiasis (bladder stones), kidney stones, bladder cancer, or kidney disease, bleeding disorders and others. It is best to take her the vet first thing tomorrow for a urinalysis, X-Ray of the abdomen, and complete blood work. If she has bladder stones thay would have to be surgically removed. Bladder cancer is sometimes visible on abdominal X-Ray, or ultrasound, and is of course serious.
Avatar f tn Well after over a month of flomax and massive amounts of water i had another x-ray which showed 9 stones in my left kidney the largest measuring 4 mm. Nothing in the ureters so i passed the 3 mm in the left and the one in the right it just took FOREVER lol. So I'm guessing that my 8 mm stone broke into more pieces? I don't see any possible way i could of passed n 8 mm stone, so thats what I'm assuming.
Avatar m tn you could have pain, no pain or w/ blood in urine or w/out. An X-ray can easily rule out kidney stones. They will show up on the x-ray, looking back I wished I would have just asked for x-rays b/c the CT scan was TOO expensive for me as well. My office was able to let me make payments over time so that helped. Now the reason to do the scan is to make sure there isn't any cancer that an x-ray will miss.
Avatar m tn I am confused by what the doctor is saying. She showed me the two stones in the bladder on the x-ray, but she has scheduled me for shock wave surgery to break the stones up, but all of the info I am reading is that the stones are broken up in the kidney. They are going to place a stent in me, but what for if the stones are already in the bladder?
Avatar f tn I had that procedure done and didn't pass any broken up stones. Saw the X-ray and looks like its just laying at the bottom of my kidney now. The doctor said that it in pieces and now just looks like a little pile. Then told me I should go swimming to help the pieces move. Can you believe that?
Avatar n tn I just wondered if it could be another stone (yet my x-ray showed nothing) Or could it just be my Kidney healing after the stress it went through? Awaiting your reply Many Thanks.
Avatar f tn I have a 15 yr. history with kidney stones. I had my most recent attack 3 weeks ago and it was one of the longest enduring of any I've had, with the most severe flank and ureter pain lasting almost 12 hrs. The last couple hours of the horrible pain, I experienced what I would almost call spasms very low down, and I've never had that before in any of the other attacks. I had waves of pain and the urge to urinate every few minutes.
Avatar f tn Maybe ask for an STD/vaginal infection test to rule this out and maybe an X-ray/CT scan just in case you think this might lean towards kidney stones. I hope everything gets resolved soon; sounds like you've been dealing with this for a long time. This is a long shot, but apparently problems with your liver can also alter the appearance of your urine, but I think since you are having cramps the issue might be more confined to the feminine/bladder/kidney area.
Avatar m tn Hi there. I'm so sorry you're having these urinary issues. Hematuria AND bilateral hydronephrosis... Not fun for you. Are you experiencing any flank pain? What type of scan did they perform? What medication(s) are you taking? Do you have any other abnormal symptoms? The reason I ask about what kind of scan was used to make the assessment, is that not all types of stones show up on X-rays.
Avatar m tn Never look past maybe having kidney stones believe me I am a professional in making stones, you might want to get a x-ray to see if that is what it is.
Avatar m tn I feel your pain my Texas Brother! I've had kidney-stones for YEARS, so I know the IVP & CT drill very well. I'm not sure about your Urologist specifically, but my Urologist has stopped with the IVP's w/contrast. Partly because my type of stones don't show up on X-ray, but partly because of what the contrast actually does to the kidney. Contrast is a liquid, liquid's are processed by the kidney, foreign substance in the kidney, could lead to kidney issues.
Avatar m tn A related discussion, <a href="/posts/Kidney-Disease--Disorders/kidney-stones-and-heart-attack/show/2196728">kidney stones and heart attack</a> was started.
Avatar n tn Get a urine examination and an ultrasound/x-ray to confirm if there really is a stone. Accordingly the size and site of the stone can be detected. Small stones do not need to be treated and will be passed in the urine if you ensure good fluid intake so that it is passed out. Bigger stones will need other forms of treatment like surgery, lithotripsy, shock wave therapy etc.
1528126 tn?1291768301 •burning or painful urination •pain in the back, lower abdomen, or groin •cloudy, dark, or bloody urine •foul-smelling urine •fever and chills •vomiting To confirm the diagnosis, the doctor may order an x ray called an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). In an IVP, dye is injected into a vein. The dye travels through the blood to the kidneys. As the dye is filtered into the urinary tract, it makes urine visible on the x ray and shows any blockage in the urinary tract.
20868200 tn?1552856578 However i started experiencing pain below my ribs basically on my intestines, my Moms a Nephrologist Doctor and we quickly went to do a Ultrasound the radiologist noticed that i had a 5 mm Kidney stone which dropped to the Ureter and a 3mm kidney stone on my left kidney, i know that the pain on Kidney stones is severe i just used Anti Spasm medications, i can endure the pain and everything is fine. I dropped the stones yesterday and the left kidneys edema is fading.
997798 tn?1250089433 They gave me an xray already...and they saw the calcium spot on there...but they said it was not to big....but Im also hyper sensitive so even though it is a small one I can still feel pain and like I said it goes down to the right side of my vagina....
Avatar f tn Ironically, earlier this year I had three stones of various sizes. I had a Cat Scan at a local ER that showed the stones, all 3 under 5 mm in size. I then had another Cat Scan done at the VA within a month or so and supposedly it showed no stones at all. Keep in mind that off and on during this time period I was having severe kidney stone pain too and very bloody urine.
Avatar f tn UTIs and kidney stones share many of the same symptoms.MSK is suspected in patients with repeated UTIs or kidney stones. An x ray called an intravenous pyelogram can help confirm the diagnosis. No treatment can get rid of cysts in the affected kidneys. In a person who has MSK, treatment mainly focuses on curing existing infection, removing any stones if present and preventing future urine infection and stone formation. Dietary changes and adequate intake of fluids may be helpful.
Avatar m tn I was in hospital for 5 days after surgery and then during the first follow up appointment about 10 days after surgery they discovered that I still had a 12mm stone in the same kidney. The stone showed up on X-ray but not on Ultra-sound and then showed clearly on a CT Scan. They are now saying that I need to have it removed by laser lithotripsy. Firstly, it seems a little soon to go through with this so soon after surgery as I'm still quite swollen (now 35 days after surgery).
Avatar n tn I had a KUB x-ray done, no kidney stones. Which I am confused because I had a kidney stone in my left kidney that I know I didn't pass, So what happened to it? I am still waiting on the second cytology report my urologist ordered. Not sure why it is taking so long, it has been over a week.
Avatar n tn t do a CT scan so he ordered one and I find out I had two kidney stones a 3x2mm in my left kidney and a 5x3mm in my right kidneys. Non obstructive and still in the kidneys in the lower pole. I was told I was at risk for them getting bigger. I got prescribed hydro's and sent home. 8 days later I was in even worse pain to the point I was in tears and so nauseous I couldn't eat. The pain was now in both flanks.
7019649 tn?1396792517 Unfortunately they can't do much for kidney stones when you're pregnant. But you need to make sure you're not still battling an infection. And don't just let them "guess" that its probably a kidney stone. They can do ultrasounds to make sure it's not other problems. I had an ultrasound that showed my kidney was swollen and they also did a special x-ray to try to see if the baby or stones were causing it.
Avatar f tn Thank you!! Aparently the stones I have do not x ray so they can not track the stone. It has been a week and a half and no stone. I simply can not keep missing work. They say perhaps surgery next week. Hopefully it will pass. Thank you for your time!
Avatar m tn Most of us on the MSK community have this condition which produces stones as you describe, but only an IVP w/contrast x ray test and sometimes a CT Scan can pick this anomoly up but it answers the questions of why the constant stones. Feel free to stop by. Do either of you know what type of stones you make? Most with MSK are calcium oxalate .. that is what mine are.
Avatar n tn Hi, Kidney stones form when the components of urine are out of balance. When this happens, the urine contains more crystal-forming substances, such as calcium and uric acid. Kidney stones are also prone to develop in highly acidic or highly alkaline urine. Sometimes, the underlying cause is an inherited metabolic disorder or kidney disease. Gout, inflammatory bowel disease and some medications promote specific types of kidney stones.