Lawrenceville & Braselton · Kidney Stones
Do kidney stones show up on X-ray or CT?
By Advanced Urology ·
What's the short answer?
A CT scan without contrast finds almost all stones, including small ones.
A plain X-ray shows many calcium stones, but can miss small stones or uric acid stones.
Ultrasound uses no radiation and is useful in pregnancy and for follow-up.
We choose the test based on your symptoms and history.
When should you see a urologist about this?
If you have side pain or blood in urine, get evaluated so we can choose the right scan.
What is it like seeing us from Banks County?
Homer, Maysville and Commerce patients book at 2695 Old Winder Hwy, Suite 150, in Braselton. Procedures take place at our Lawrenceville Clinic & Surgery Center.
How is this handled for Banks County patients?
Stone care for Banks County patients starts with a scan in Braselton. If a Banks County stone is little, a prescription may coax it out; a bigger one gets shock waves or a scope on Crown Pointe Way, and then we plan to keep the next one away.
How do Banks County patients get ready?
Before coming to Braselton, Banks County patients should gather a medicine list, insurance card, photo ID and any results from earlier care. Notes about pain, fever or urine changes are helpful too.
When should you phone Braselton?
Phone (678) 344-8900 if pain, fever or other changes appear, or if you just want to talk through a result. Our team is happy to help Banks County patients book.
Which other topics help Banks County readers?
What else do patients ask?
Homer men ask whether getting up at night is just age. Is it?
Not necessarily. Prostate growth is common, and treatment ranges from pills to UroLift, Aquablation, HoLEP or TURP. A Braselton visit tells us what makes sense.
Is a leaky bladder worth a Banks County appointment?
We think so. Homer and Maysville patients usually regain some bladder control with treatment, and the first Braselton visit sets the plan.
How does Banks County book?
Phone (678) 344-8900 or reserve online with Braselton picked; Banks County surgery dates land on Crown Pointe Way.
Which videos can help?
Watch on YouTube: Kidney Stones and Ureteroscopy - Everything you need to knowWhat the video covers: An overview of kidney stones and ureteroscopy, the scope procedure used to treat many stones.
- Watch: Kidney Stone Treatments by Urologist Dr. Greenstein
- Watch: Kidney Stones and Ureteroscopy - Everything you need to know
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
Where can you go from here?
Want the bigger picture? The kidney stones page covers evaluation and treatment, and either office listed here can start your care.
- Kidney stones: symptoms, evaluation and treatment
- Lawrenceville Clinic & Surgery Center, 501 Crown Pointe Way
- Braselton Clinic, 2695 Old Winder Hwy, Suite 150
- More articles: Kidney stones and blockage
Matching video from Advanced Urology
Watch on YouTube: Kidney Stones? 3 Ways to Remove ThemWhat the video covers: Dr. Casey McCullough explains three main ways to treat a kidney stone that will not pass, and how stone size, location, hardness and your health guide the choice.
How do I book a visit?
Our Braselton clinicians would be pleased to help Banks County patients with this.
Schedule your visit with Advanced Urology for Banks County, with locations across metro Atlanta. (678) 344-8900 Book online