








Imaging Test


Ultrasound- Ultrasound uses sound waves to bounce off structures in the body and give images, in the same way as sonar is used by submarines to map the ocean floor, or as sound waves are used by flying bats. This test help to find the amount of scarring in a kidney, whether there is blockage to urine flow anywhere in the kidney, the ureters, or the bladder. Also, it helps to deter the kidney size and cyst size.

CAT (Computed Axial Tomography) Scan- CAT scan requires X-rays to produce pictures. It helps find kidney cysts, stones, blockage and other solid masses etc. CAT scans are sometimes done using contrast dye, which (as with IVPs) carries the risk of inducing an allergic reaction and/or causing renal failure, especially in people who already have reduced kidney function.

IVP (Intravenous pyelogram)- IVP uses x-rays to picture your kidneys, bladder and ureters. A substance called "contrast dye" is injected into a vein, circulates through the bloodstream, and is processed and excreted by the kidneys. But when you are in kidney function decline, this test are not done.


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