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X - Ray KUB
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Understanding X - Ray KUB
What is X - Ray KUB?
A kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) X-ray helps to visualize the organs of urinary and gastrointestinal systems. It is performed to determine an intestinal blockage, foreign objects in the stomach, tumors, kidney stones and gallstones. It can also provide information regarding the size, shape, and position of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. This X-ray is advised to people complaining of persistent or acute abdominal pain.
A KUB X-ray is primary evaluation of the urinary tract before performing any other diagnostic procedures.
What is X - Ray KUB used for?
- To find out the gall/kidney stones, abdominal pain due to gastro related diseases
- To diagnose presence of any foreign objects if swallowed accidently
- To reveal any changes in the shape and size of the kidneys, ureter and bladder due to any infection or injury
- To see the entrapped air or fluid between the spaces of abdominal organs
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