Kidney Ultrasound: What It Shows, Why It’s Done, and What to Expect
Your kidneys are bean-shaped organs located on either side of your spine, just below your ribcage. They perform the vital job of filtering waste and excess fluid from your blood, maintaining electrolyte balance, regulating blood pressure, and producing hormones that stimulate red blood cell production. When your doctor needs to evaluate your kidney health, an ultrasound provides a safe, radiation-free, and highly informative view of both kidneys and the surrounding urinary tract.



