Ultrasound KUB Scan
The Kidney and Bladder Ultrasound, or Renal Ultrasound, will use high frequency sound waves transmitted through a transducer (probe) to visualize and assess your kidneys, ureters (small muscular tubes that join the kidneys with the bladder) and urinary bladder.
No fasting is needed. You will need to keep a full bladder for ultrasound of the pelvis.
CT Scan Urography
A computerized tomography (CT) urogram is an imaging exam used to evaluate your urinary tract, including your kidneys, your bladder and the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder.
Women should always inform their physician or technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant.
Uroflowmetry
Uroflowmetry is a test that measures the volume and speed of urine released from the body, and how long the release takes
- Male >50 years old
- Female (Having attained menopause)
- Enlarge prostate
- Pass urine frequently (Morning / Night)
- Urgency for urination
- Urinary incontinence
- Bladder problem for Patients with Stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson
- Disease and Spine Disease
- Urinary tract infection
- Prolapse of the uterus
- Ensure patient has full bladder (but not extremely full as it will cause obstructive flow)
- Fasting is not required
- Sedation is not required
- Pregnant women are allowed to take the test
- Post voiding ultrasound scan is required after Uroflowmetry.
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