In nature, methane is produced by the anaerobic bacterial decomposition of vegetable matter under water (where it is sometimes called marsh gas or swamp gas). Wetlands are the major natural source of methane produced in this way.
What are the exams and tests for renal artery stenosis? Blood tests. Screening blood tests may be done as part of the general evaluation of high blood pressure and may include a complete blood count, electrolytes, kidney function tests, and a urinalysis. Imaging. Renal artery narrowing can be detected with ultrasound or computerized tomography angiography or arteriography.
Imaging Tests to Diagnose Kidney Stones. Imaging tests used to diagnose kidney stones include ultrasound, KUB (plain abdominal x-ray), intravenous pyelogram (IVP), retrograde pyelogram, and computed tomography (CT) scan. Ultrasound. This test uses high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of internal structures (e.g., organs, kidney stones). Ultrasound can detect a dilated (stretched) upper urinary tract and kidney caused by a stone lodged in the ureter, but usually cannot detect small stones, especially those located outside the kidney. It is the preferred imaging method for kidney stone patients who are pregnant. Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)