{"id":3583,"date":"2020-09-03T08:31:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T15:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthimages.com\/?p=3583"},"modified":"2023-04-27T04:54:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T11:54:34","slug":"scans-for-detecting-kidney-stones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthimages.com\/scans-for-detecting-kidney-stones\/","title":{"rendered":"Scans for Detecting Kidney Stones"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kidney stones are common and can occur at any age. According to the National Kidney Foundation,\u00a0about one in 10 people<\/a>\u00a0will have a kidney stone in their lifetime.\u00a0Sometimes kidney stones pass on their own and do not require medical attention. Other times, kidney stones can cause a lot of pain and warrant a doctor’s help.<\/p>\n

If your doctor suspects kidney stones are causing the pain you’re experiencing, they may suggest a scan to locate the stone and determine the best treatment for your condition.<\/p>\n

What Are Kidney Stones?<\/h2>\n

Each kidney is a bean-shaped organ that filters waste from your blood and produces urine. Kidney stones are solid pieces that develop in the kidneys and are made of salts and minerals.<\/p>\n

Usually, the substances that cause kidney stones exit the body in the urine, but sometimes they stick together and form a solid mass. Kidney stones vary in size\u00a0\u2014\u00a0they may be very tiny, like a grain of rice, or as big as a pearl. There are different types of kidney stones, too, composed of the following materials:<\/p>\n