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My kidney stones nearly killed me after rare condition led to sepsis
A CT scan revealed multiple stones around her right kidney that caused her urinary tract to become obstructed. Though kidney stones are common, affecting one in 10 Americans, doctors found these ...
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When to question CT scans and X-rays
A similar pain in your flank could indicate a kidney stone. Both can be excruciating, and doctors often order CT scans to confirm the diagnosis. But in both cases, an ultrasound can be an option.
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Mum suffering severe bloating died hours after ‘allergic reaction to a routine CT scan’
The NHS website advises patients to tell their hospital if they have kidney or thyroid problems ahead of a scan. The use of contrast dye can be necessary to enhance tests like CT scans and MRIs ...
Dwyane Wade shares he had a cancerous tumor removed from his kidney
Dwyane Wade is opening up about a personal health update. In a clip of the latest episode of his podcast "The Why with Dwyane Wade" shared by People on Thursday, the NBA legend revealed that he ...
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UNHCR donates a state-of-the-art CT Scan machine to the Institute of Kidney Diseases in Peshawar
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has donated a state-of-the-art CT Scan machine to the Institute of Kidney Diseases (IKD) in Peshawar – bringing relief for patients in the city. The hospital was in need ...