Bladder stones
Bladder stones form when minerals crystallise in urine retained in the bladder. They can cause urinary symptoms, bleeding and recurrent infections.
Also known as Bladder calculi
Overview
Bladder stones form when minerals crystallise in urine retained in the bladder. They can cause urinary symptoms, bleeding and recurrent infections.
Types
Symptoms
Symptoms include lower abdominal pain, burning during urination, frequent urination, interrupted flow and blood or cloudiness in urine.
Causes & risk factors
Incomplete bladder emptying is a major cause. An enlarged prostate, bladder nerve problems and some infections increase the risk.
Frequently asked questions
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Diagnosis
Assessment may include a physical examination, urine testing, ultrasound, CT scanning or examination of the bladder with a cystoscope.
Treatment
Small stones may pass, but many require endoscopic fragmentation or surgical removal. Treating the underlying drainage problem helps prevent recurrence.
Prevention
Doctors & departments
Specialists and departments who diagnose and treat this condition.
Find a specialistCare at Wattanavipa
Consultations, tests and most treatments are available at Wattanavipa, with follow-up visits to adjust treatment as needed.
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