Understanding Bladder Stones: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Bladder stones What is the cause?

Bladder stones are caused by urine remaining in the bladder for a long time. This causes minerals such as salt, potassium, and urinary solution to crystallize into hard lumps. Causes that often cause gallstones include:

• enlarged prostate Will block the urinary tract. This makes the body unable to completely expel urine.
• Bladder dysfunction caused by the nervous system Due to nerve damage which is caused by cerebrovascular disease A spinal injury or other disease prevents the body from completely expelling urine.
• Cystitis caused by infections or radiation therapy to the pelvic floor
• Kidney stones, which fall out and travel through the ureter to the bladder. They can become bladder stones if they are not passed out of the body.
• The lack of water causes mineral salts to concentrate and crystallize into stones.
• Medical equipment such as urinary catheters Urinary drainage tube in the ureter Often mineral salt crystals are attached. These mineral crystals become stones in the bladder.

What are the symptoms of bladder stones?

• Cloudy, dark black urine with blood in the urine
• Frequent urination
• Burning pain when urinating along with pain in the lower abdomen, genitals, or testicles that may occur repeatedly
• Slow urine output. Urination is intermittent or stopped.
• urinary tract infection

What are the risk factors that can lead to the formation of bladder stones?

• Men aged 50 and older are more likely to develop bladder stones.
• Cerebral artery disease Spinal cord injury Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, herniated disc, or other conditions that damage the nerves
• An enlarged prostate blocks the urinary tract.

Bladder stones with complications What are they?

• Chronic bladder dysfunction
• Symptoms of urinary tract infection
• I can’t urinate

Diagnosis of bladder stones What is the method?

• Collection of medical history and physical examination
• Urine test
• Diagnostic medical imaging such as x-rays, ultrasounds or CT scans
• Urinary endoscopy

Treatment of bladder stones What is the method?

• The body expels stones on its own.
  The body can expel small stones if you drink more water. But those who are unable to expel the stones on their own It is necessary to receive the following treatment.
• Bladder stone (Cistolitholaxa)
  It is a scar-free treatment. Your doctor will insert a camera through your urethra into your bladder. Then a laser or high-frequency sound waves are used. Ultrasound (ultrasound) breaks the stone into small pieces and then the bladder is rinsed to remove the stone fragments.
• Bladder stone surgery
  Suitable for large stones Your doctor will make an incision in your abdomen to remove the stones. If the stones found are caused by an enlarged prostate The doctor will also remove the prostate tissue blocking the urethra.
  After treatment, patients usually improve within 1-2 weeks.

Bladder stones How to prevent it?

• Drinking plenty of water helps dilute the minerals in your urine. Reduce the chance of bladder stones forming.
• Avoid foods that are high in sodium and sugar, such as processed foods, fast foods, canned foods, or soft drinks.
• People aged 50 and over who suffer from enlarged prostate. You should consult your doctor about medications or urination techniques that will help your body expel urine completely.

Preparation before seeing the doctor When there are stones in the bladder

• Record the symptoms you experience and the medications you are taking.
• Bring family members with you to remember important information.
• Write down the questions you want to ask your doctor. For example,
  • Can the body expel stones through urine?
  • What are the treatments for bladder stones? What are the risks?
  • Should I take medicine or not?
  • During treatment for bladder stones How should I deal with congenital disease?
  • After treating bladder stones Can it happen again?
• Prepare answers to questions your doctor might ask. For example,
  • When did you start having symptoms?
  • Are the symptoms continuous or do they come and go?
  • Are the symptoms serious?
  • Do you have fever or chills?
  • What makes the symptoms better or worse?
  • Do you have difficulty urinating or not urinating?

Frequently asked questions about bladder stones

• What are the differences between kidney stones and bladder stones?
  Both types of stones are mineral crystals. It just happens in different organs. cause various pathological conditions Kidney stones often cause no symptoms if they do not fall into the ureter. Bladder stones can cause problems urinating.

Advice from doctors at Medpark Hospital

Bladder stones (bladder stones) Small ones may not cause any symptoms or have only mild symptoms. When gallstones become larger It can cause more symptoms Therefore, you should undergo a proper diagnosis to correctly determine the cause of your gallstones. Prompt treatment can prevent further bladder stones from forming.

Published: February 12, 2024

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