Question 1

what is an ultrasound and renal arteriogram?

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Diagnostic tests: An ultrasound uses sound waves to create a picture. In the simplest way, a solid structure blocks the sound wave and creates a shadow behind it.  There is also flow ultrasound which is used to look at blood vessels. Us is non-invasive and relatively inexpensive.  An arteriogram involves a puncture in an artery (groin or wrist) and then shooting dye into a specific area.

Question 2

what is a renal ultrasound?

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Kidney ultrasound: It shows the shape of the kidneys but not the function. They may look normal but not work well. If normal however it makes stones, blockages (obstruction), and cancers/masses much less likely.

Question 3

what will a renal ultrasound show?

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The Kidneys: That is, renal size, contour, cortical thickness, focal areas of scarring if present, presence or absence of cysts, stones, obstruction, malrotation, solid masses if over 3-4 cm in diameter. If doppler study is done there can be assessment of the renal arteries and renal perfusion. That enough?

Question 4

what exactly is a renal ultrasound study?

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Radiology test: A renal ultrasound is a diagnostic radiology test performed by an ultrasonographer or radiologist.  It uses sound waves at various frequencies to create pictures of internal organs and other parts of the body.  The benefit of ultrasound is it is non-invasive and does not expose the patient to radiation.

Question 5

what do colors in a renal ultrasound mean?

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Ultrasound: Color is used to determine whether a blood vessel is an artery or vein.  If you saw colors on your kidney ultrasound, it means a "doppler" was done to look at the blood vessels.  With a doppler, everyone will gave color (blue and red).

Question 6

is renal ultrasound a very common procedure?

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Ultrasound: It is a common procedure because is not invasive and provides lot if information and it is cheap. Therefore widely use. When there is any suspicion of renal pathology most of the time an ultrasound is performed before a ct scan.

Question 7

does it hurt to get a renal ultrasound done?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: It is absolutely pain free. Involves no radiation, and the sound waves used to scan cannot be felt by anymeans. It will not adversely affect your kidney or sorrounding tissues.

Question 8

do you need to fast before a renal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

No: no not unless thet are looking at the arteries of the kidneys also

Question 9

what is really examined during a renal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Several things: A renal ultrasound allows the radiologist to evaluate both kidneys and look for stones, hydronephrosis (enlargment of the collecting system due to blockage), thinning and color of the outer part of the kidneys, cysts, and masses.

Question 10

what should i be expecting from a renal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Kidney health: Usually a kidney sonogram will show if there is an obstruction to the kidney flow, will tell if kidney disease is a chronic one and will show cysts, masses and kidney stones if present. Sometimes it may show congenital anomalies of the urinary tract.

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