Patient's question:
Can a urinalysis detect kidney stones? On the 17th of this month, I noticed blood in my urine with pinkish traces, and I suspect it might be a stone because I also have lower abdominal pain, and sometimes my waist hurts. This is the second time it's happened. Besides stones, are there any other possible causes?Doctor's answer:
Hello, routine urinalysis cannot confirm whether there are kidney stones. Suggestions: If blood is detected in the urine, it may indicate the possibility of kidney stones, but confirmation still requires a kidney ultrasound, as ultrasound is the definitive diagnostic tool. If there is blood in the urine, it could also be a sign of a urinary tract infection or nephritis. Wishing you good health.