How are kidney stones or ureteral stones diagnosed?
Occasionally, “silent” stones—those that do not cause symptoms—are found on x-rays taken during a general health exam. More often, symptoms of urinary stones will cause your doctor to scan your urinary system using a special x-ray test called an IVP (intravenous pyelogram) or a CAT scan. Blood and urine tests help detect any bleeding as well as any abnormal substances that might promote stone formation. The results of all these tests help determine the proper treatment.
