What Are Kidney Stones?
9. Diagnosis
Your doctor will likely want to ask you about your symptoms, and they may also want to perform a physical examination. If kidney stones are suspected then tests will be requested, and this is likely to include blood tests. Blood tests will help in looking for signs of kidney stones, including looking for levels of uric acid and calcium.
A urine sample will allow experts to look for levels of substances that might prevent stones, and minerals that would encourage their growth. Imaging tests can also be used to help look for stones visually. You may also be asked to try and catch any stones as they pass through so they can be analyzed.
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