The role of ultrasound in the assessment of renal failure

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Hung - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International Hospital.

1. What is renal ultrasound technique?

Renal ultrasound is a technique to diagnose the kidneys through high frequency ultrasound waves. These ultrasound waves will record images of kidney structure, kidney size and transmit back to the display screen, from which doctors can observe and diagnose kidney diseases.
This is a non-invasive method that does not affect the patient's health.
Kidney ultrasound can detect and diagnose kidney diseases such as:
Kidneys are swollen; The kidneys are atrophied; Kidney stones , ureteral stones ; Renal fluid retention c; Kidney cyst; Renal abscess ; Glomerulonephritis ; CKD .

2. The role of ultrasound in the assessment of renal failure

2.1. Ultrasound diagnosis of kidney failure Kidney diseases in the early stages are often difficult to detect through renal ultrasound, because the images obtained are not clear. Therefore, at this stage, doctors often assign patients with renal ultrasound in combination with other clinical tests to give accurate results. For example: blood test, urinalysis, x-ray.
Renal ultrasound results are more accurate when the disease progresses to kidney failure. Ultrasound will help detect the cause of kidney failure such as: calyx dilatation, polycystic kidney ..., thereby giving appropriate treatment.
In some cases of renal failure, but the kidneys are still of normal size, without dilatation of the renal calyces, the renal ultrasound does not have enough accurate grounds to diagnose the disease. At this time, renal ultrasonography can only provide diagnostic indications and should be supported by ultrasound-guided renal biopsy techniques.
2.2. Ultrasound assessment of progress and health monitoring of patients with renal failure In addition to helping diagnose kidney failure, detecting causes and supporting treatment orientation, ultrasound is also used to assess progress and monitor progress. health status of patients with kidney failure in particular and patients with kidney problems in general.
Through observing the kidney size, kidney position, kidney structure, the relationship of the kidney to the surrounding organs... the doctor will understand the patient's kidney failure, evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. course of treatment, promptly change the treatment method if necessary.

Kidney failure is a dangerous disease that can lead to death. Timely detection and intervention is a prerequisite to help patients recover and maintain kidney function. For the most accurate results, patients should conduct renal ultrasound at large medical facilities, fully equipped with modern equipment and a team of highly specialized, experienced doctors who actively monitor the results. Check your health immediately when there are abnormal signs in the body.
To detect kidney abnormalities early, you should check your general health regularly. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has general health checkup packages suitable for each age, gender and individual needs of customers with a reasonable price policy, including:
Health checkup package diamond general health check-up package Vip special health check-up package Comprehensive general health check-up package Standard general health check-up package Patient's examination results will be returned to your home. After receiving the results of the general health examination, if you detect diseases that require intensive examination and treatment, you can use services from other specialties at the Hospital with quality treatment and services. outstanding customer service.

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