Question 1

i needed a full bladder for an ultrasound. as i was waiting i notice that my kidneys started to ache is that normal when a bladder is completely full?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Often when the bladder reaches capacity or if it is irritated, aching discomfort can radiate to the lower part of your back or even involve the flank regions (where the kidneys are).  The discomfort should resolve quickly once the bladder is emptied.

Question 2

what does the term "full" kidney mean in a given result of an ultrasound? but not having to do with urine. my daughter has a small fluid filled cyst on one of her kidneys, she under
goes repeated ultrasounds. now there is an issue ith her other kidney, vi

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I : I have heard this term used with fetal ultrasounds - (pyelectasis) which means that there can be dilation of the central part of the kidney.  I will change this from unspecified specialty to diagostic radiologist, to get a better chance of getting exact info. I suggest that you ask your doctor what he specifically meant whe using the term "full kidney".

Question 3

very good afternoon doctors. i am having a renal kidney ultrasound. do i have to drink water and have a full bladder before the ultrasound or can it be done if i do not drink?

Accepted Answer

: Generally kidney ultrasound does not need any preperation

Question 4

hello sir. [ultrasound of kidney ] b/l kidney are of normal size,there is mild fullness of b/l renal pelvi-calyeeal system,a calculus 05 mm sized noted at upper pole of lt.kidney. findings are suggestive of ultrasound uti and lt nephrolithiasis?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you still have one small stone (0.5 cm) in the upper pole of the left kidney and if you recently had left flank pain (renal colic) this stone can be the cause or you might pass another stone. The bilateral mild pelvicaliectasis is likely due to congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction but rare, bilateral stone obstruction can't be ruled out. Low radiation CT scan may be the next step.

Question 5

hello sir.small stone05mm in left kidney,and mild b/l fullness found in ultrasound. sharp pain in left kidney.5 blood cell in urine test and no uti found.dull ach pain in right kidney ,what cause of pain in right kidney for 4 month?

Accepted Answer

: A stone that cannot be seen by US (has to be pretty big to be seen by US) or reflux pyelonephritis from other side that is infected or has been.

Question 6

sir. ultasound found stone5mm in left kidney,and there is mild fullness of b/l renal pelvi-calyeeal system in ultrasound study,no infection in urine test. sharp pain in left kidney and dull ach pain in right kidney.what cause pain in right kidney?

Accepted Answer

: Because there is bilateral pelvocaliectasis, even mild, and you have right flank/back (kidney) pain with the presence of a stone in the left kidney, I think a CT scan should be done for ruling out the right ureteral stone which can't be detected by ultrasound. Mild, congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction, if it is true as showed by ultrasound, is usually asymptomatic.

Question 7

how can i tell if my mild right sided lower back & leg pain is back or ovary? had full ovary ultrasound workup 10 months ago, & all was perfect then.

Accepted Answer

Pain: You shouldn't try to diagnose yourself, go to your doc for an evaluation.. An ultrasound 10 months ago is a snapshot in time, it doesn't indicate what is going on today.  Functional ovarian cysts can develop relatively quickly.

Question 8

why is one kidney bright on an ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Aging of kidney: When a kidney ages, it acquires a condition called chronic kidney disease and appears bright on ultrasound.  This usually appears in both kidneys, however, sometimes, a kidney appears bright before the other for different reasons e.g. If it has less good blood flow due to extra cholesterol plaques in blood vessels. Usually that kidney is a little smaller. Check your blood and urinalysis, though.

Question 9

what do white marks on a kidney ultrasound scan mean?

Accepted Answer

Tough Question: Boy thats a tough question. Usually things that are bright on ultrasound are calculi (stones), air, or fat. If it were air the pt would likely be very sick. Fat is almost always benign, and stones can cause symptoms ranging from mild pain to sepsis.

Question 10

how accurate are ultrasounds when it comes to the kidneys ?

Accepted Answer

Fairly accurate: it really depends on the presenting issue at hand, kidneys cysts, masses, and structural issues are well defined with ultrasound. kidney function is not great for defining kidney function.  labs and urine tests are better for this.

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A member asked:

I needed a full bladder for an ultrasound. as i was waiting i notice that my kidneys started to ache is that normal when a bladder is completely full?

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What does the term "full" kidney mean in a given result of an ultrasound? but not having to do with urine. my daughter has a small fluid filled cyst on one of her kidneys, she under goes repeated ultrasounds. now there is an issue ith her other kidney, vi

A member asked:

Very good afternoon doctors. i am having a renal kidney ultrasound. do i have to drink water and have a full bladder before the ultrasound or can it be done if i do not drink?

A member asked:

Hello sir. [ultrasound of kidney ] b/l kidney are of normal size,there is mild fullness of b/l renal pelvi-calyeeal system,a calculus 05 mm sized noted at upper pole of lt.kidney. findings are suggestive of ultrasound uti and lt nephrolithiasis?

A member asked:

Hello sir.small stone05mm in left kidney,and mild b/l fullness found in ultrasound. sharp pain in left kidney.5 blood cell in urine test and no uti found.dull ach pain in right kidney ,what cause of pain in right kidney for 4 month?

A member asked:

Sir. ultasound found stone5mm in left kidney,and there is mild fullness of b/l renal pelvi-calyeeal system in ultrasound study,no infection in urine test. sharp pain in left kidney and dull ach pain in right kidney.what cause pain in right kidney?

A member asked:

How can i tell if my mild right sided lower back & leg pain is back or ovary? had full ovary ultrasound workup 10 months ago, & all was perfect then.

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Why is one kidney bright on an ultrasound?

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What do white marks on a kidney ultrasound scan mean?

A member asked:

How accurate are ultrasounds when it comes to the kidneys ?

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