I'm 25 years old. My kidneys hurt, I had various examinations done and the ultrasound showed that I had a dilatation of the ukm - I was referred to a urologist. What examinations does the urologist carry out? Are they painful and how should I prepare for them?
Referring you to a urologist for tests is to determine whether the described enlargement is the "beauty" of your kidneys or whether there is a problem with urine outflow. The most frequently performed examination to assess this problem is urography. It consists in intravenous administration of a contrast agent and taking a series of X-ray pictures. Your doctor will inform you that you are ready for the examination, and you should go to the examination on an empty stomach.
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Adam ZakościelnyUrinary Cancer Clinic, Oncology Center in Warsaw, ZZOZP Oncology consultation room (without procedures), Warsaw, ul. Nowolipie 31.
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