echogenic kidney results

[GFR48]

just had an ultrasound and was told my kidneys were echogenic. have not yet heard officially from the doctor. Does anyone have more information you can share? Thank you.

[lowraind]

Might help to do a search. Cleveland Clinic usually has very helpful information.

[GFR48 in reply to lowraind]

Thank you

[Benjamin124]

Echogenic kidneys can indicate various conditions, often related to chronic disease or scarring. Best to wait for your doctor's detailed explanation and advice.

[Live4Hope in reply to Benjamin124]

Hey there! How would someone know if it is due to scarring? Will that show up on the ultrasound as well?

[GFR48]

thank you

[ShyeLoverDoctor]

If the tech told you, they should not have. Only the doctor should give you test results.

However, it may have appeared in your health portal. I found out I have brain cancer from my health portal before my doctor told me.

I think echogenic means they show as very white because there is no blood flow, they are just lumps of scar tissue, is what I’ve been told.

[Helloyall]

It means bouncing more light back than normal. Indicating a possible kidney condition. Discuss futher and perhaps more testing/ biopsy with nephrologist to see exactly what. Any futher comments here not valid because not enough Info.