Bladder stones are hard buildups of minerals. These form in the urinary bladder.
Stones - bladder; Urinary tract stones; Bladder calculi
Bladder stones are most often caused by another urinary system problem, such as:
Almost all bladder stones occur in men. Bladder stones are much less common than kidney stones.
Bladder stones may occur when urine in the bladder is concentrated. Materials in the urine form crystals. These may also result from foreign objects in the bladder.
Symptoms occur when the stone irritates the lining of the bladder. The stones may also block the flow of urine from the bladder.
Symptoms can include:
Loss of urine control may also occur with bladder stones.
You may be able to help small stones pass on their own. Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water or more per day will increase urination.
Your provider may remove stones that do not pass using a cystoscope. A small telescope will be passed through the urethra into the bladder. A laser or other device will be used to break up the stones and the pieces will be removed. Some stones may need to be removed using open surgery.
Drugs are rarely used to dissolve the stones.
Causes of bladder stones should be treated. Most commonly, bladder stones are seen with BPH or blockage at the base of the bladder. You may need surgery to remove the inside part of the prostate or to repair the bladder.
Amy Krambeck is an Urologist in Chicago, Illinois. Krambeck has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Stones. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bladder Stones, Endoscopy, and Prostatectomy. She is licensed to treat patients in Minnesota and Illinois. Krambeck is currently accepting new patients.
Brian Matlaga is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Matlaga has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Stones. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Bladder Stones, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Endoscopy, and Prostatectomy. He is licensed to treat patients in Maryland. Matlaga is currently accepting new patients.
Mantu Gupta is an Urologist in New York, New York. Gupta has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Stones. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Bladder Stones, Hydronephrosis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement. He is licensed to treat patients in New York.
Most bladder stones pass on their own or can be removed. They do not cause permanent damage to the bladder. They may come back if the cause is not corrected.
Left untreated, stones may cause repeated UTIs. This can also cause permanent damage to the bladder or kidneys.
Contact your provider if you have symptoms of bladder stones.
Prompt treatment of a UTI or other urinary tract conditions may help prevent bladder stones.
Summary: The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of Human Multigene Methylation Detection Kit (Fluorescent PCR Method) for help diagnose bladder cancer by comparing with clinical standard method (includes medical imaging (MRI, CT, etc.), cystoscopy, pathological examination).
Summary: Bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common problem, which impact patients' quality of life. It may lead to serious outcomes, including urinary tract infection, hematuria, bladder stones, urinary retention, hydronephrosis, and rarely renal insufficiency. Introduction of the Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) represented ...
Published Date: April 10, 2022
Published By: Kelly L. Stratton, MD, FACS, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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