Kidney stones can be detected by ultrasound.
The accuracy of ultrasound examination of kidney stones is relatively up to 99%, almost all kidney stones can be identified by ultrasound examination to determine their location and size, which can be used as the first choice of kidney stone examination. Compared with X-ray, ultrasound has the advantages of showing negative stones and no radiation.
1. Can show negative stones: ultrasound can not only detect kidney stones, but also show negative stones better than X-ray.
There are negative stones and positive stones in the urinary system, such as calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate-based positive stones, X-ray can also be seen; but for uric acid stones such as negative stones, X-ray can not be seen, you need to rely on ultrasound, and ultrasound can also show the size of the stone, the location of the stone, whether or not it causes obstruction, hydronephrosis, the degree of hydronephrosis whether or not it presses on the renal parenchyma and urinary tract deformity.
2. No radiation: ultrasound does not have any radiation, the human body belongs to a safe examination, can also be applied to pregnant women check. Pregnant women can’t undergo X-ray examination because the rays may have an effect on the fetus, but they can use ultrasound for examination.
Kidney stone patients are advised to visit regular hospitals for examination and timely treatment if there is any abnormality.