Kidney stones can cause sudden and intense pain, often sending people straight to the emergency room. Once symptoms begin, ...

When it comes to finding kidney stones, CT scans remain the most accurate option, but they come with radiation risks. Ultrasound avoids radiation but can miss smaller stones or overestimate their size ...

Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans help doctors detect everything from cancer to kidney stones. But some physicians are raising concerns about the safety of such procedures — most notably, an ...

Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet. Preparation for a CT scan ...