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Kidney Ultrasound

Ultrasound examination of the kidneys holds a primary place among all diagnostic methods due to its high informativeness, non-invasiveness, and the ability to repeatedly conduct examinations in dynamics without harming the patient's health. The high visualization capability of the equipment enhances the ability to detect pathologies and provides a more accurate picture of the tissue microstructure, which allows for increased efficiency in diagnosis and treatment at the early stages of disease development.

General information

The ultrasound examination of the kidneys is an essential non-invasive diagnostic examination used to assess the condition and structure of the kidneys. The kidney ultrasound can reveal various diseases and conditions like cysts, tumors, kidney stones, etc.

Indications for examination

Performing a kidney ultrasound examination may be required in following cases՝

Pain around the lower back: this may be a sign of a kidney disease such as pyelonephritis or kidney stones.
Edem: swelling of the face, legs, or body may be the result of an impaired kidney function.
High blood pressure. hypertension may be associated with kidney disease.
Injuries in the lumbar region: after injuries, it is necessary to check the condition of the kidneys and exclude possible damage.
Suspecting tumor: ultrasound can detect the presence of tumorous growth in the kidneys and assess their size and structure.
Treatment monitoring: during the treatment of renal chronic diseases, it is necessary to regularly perform ultrasound examinations.

Kidney Ultrasound

During kidney ultrasound the following parameters are assessed

The size of the kidneys: usually, the length of the kidney is around 10-12 cm, width is 5-6 cm, and thickness is 4-5 cm, depending on the age, gender and body type of the patient.
The kidney structure.
Renal contour: the contours should be smooth and uniform.
Perinephric region: there should be no neoplasms or any pathological changes

For the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, it is important to immediately contact a specialist, as soon as the first symptoms appear.

To undergo a kidney ultrasound examination in Yerevan, you can contact Nairi MC, where you will get a high-quality diagnosis along with individual approach.