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An abdominal X-ray can visualize most kidney stones and can help to judge changes in the size of a stone over time.
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The AUA Index is a questionnaire developed by the American Urological Association to determine the severity of symptoms a patient is experiencing and to help diagnose BPH.
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This simple procedure uses a small, flexible scope inserted through the penis to see inside the bladder and urethra. It may be used especially when prostate cancer is suspected.
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CT (computed tomography) scan is considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing kidney stones, but other types of imaging tests may also be considered, including ultrasound and intravenous pyelogram (IVP), which uses a special injected dye to visualize the bladder and kidneys via X-ray.
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During a DRE, the doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to gently palpate the prostate and gauge its size and shape. The DRE and PSA are the primary tools used in diagnosing BPH.
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This imaging technique can be useful in determining the location of stones in the urinary system and can define the degree of blockage caused by a stone.
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Measures the amount of urine left in the bladder after urination. This test is performed either using a catheter (tube) that is inserted into the urethra into the bladder or using an ultrasound.
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Tests the pressure inside the bladder during urination.
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The PSA blood test is a primary diagnostic tool for patients suspected of having BPH. Patients with BPH often have higher levels of PSA in the blood.
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Determines if infected refluxed urine has damaged the kidney. During the test, a nuclear isotope is injected into a vein and attaches to normal kidney tissue. It is a very safe test, but takes several hours from the shot until the picture can be taken.
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Uses sound waves to determine the size and shape of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The test is not painful and requires no drugs or X-rays. It is very useful, but it is limited and can not tell if there is reflux, nor is it accurate in determining renal damage.
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This imaging test has become the standard of care for evaluating kidney stones. It's rapidly performed, can identify stones regardless of composition and doesn't require the use of contrast dye.
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An ultrasound probe is inserted into the rectum after a lubricant is applied. Sound waves bouncing off your prostate create an image of your prostate gland. This test helps determine the size of the prostate and also helps in diagnosing prostate cancer.
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This diagnostic technique combines high-frequency radio waves and computer processing to view your internal organs. It's safe, painless and noninvasive, but it may miss small stones, especially if they're located in a ureter or your bladder.
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This test, formally called Uroflowmetry, measures the speed of urination. A reduced flow may indicate BPH.
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This test is performed to see how strong the bladder contraction is, to measure how easily leakage occurs, to determine how much the bladder will safely hold, and to see how well it empties.
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The test requires catheterization of the bladder and the use of a contrast dye. The child is then asked to urinate, allowing visualization of the bladder under pressure.
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