[Guest]

I had two MRI's done on my lower back and hip in Nov, Dec. 2001. Both were normal. I am now having another problem, hematuria Urologist did a scope of bladder yesterday - normal. IVP scheduled next week. Would the MRI have picked up a problem with my kidney if one had been there?
Very frightend. Please respond asap.

[Guest]

MRI's of the lower back and hip may show parts of the kidneys, but not really enough to be diagnostic. IVP is more reliable. Hematuria is a common finding and often means very little. Good luck!
[quote] I had two MRI's done on my lower back and hip in Nov, Dec. 2001... [/quote]

[Guest]

Thank you for responding to me. I appreciate the encouragement. I do know that I need to follow up on this and I am. It is helpful to know there are less serious diagnosis.
[quote] MRI's of the lower back and hip may show parts of the kidneys, but not really enough to be diagnostic. IVP is more reliable... [/quote]