Bladder Stone: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Posted by Dr. R. K. Mehta on 30 August 2022

Both women and men can develop bladder stones but men over 50 are at higher risk of developing them. Bladder stones are rarer in women as compared to men if historical data is to be believed.

While small bladder stones are not visible with naked eyes, the largest size of bladder stone recorded in Guinness World Records weighed almost 2 kilograms!

Bladder stone problem is common but still many people are not aware of it. That’s why Apex Hospital - home to best urologists in Sirsa, Harana - decided to share the symptoms, causes, and treatments of bladder stones.

Let’s start!

Symptoms of bladder stones

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  A lot of times, bladder stones cause no pain and irritation, making it hard for patients to identify the symptoms. But in some cases, bladder stone irritates the inner lining and shows the below symptoms:
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  * Pain in the lower abdominal and pain while urination is very common while having a bladder stone.
  
  * The colour of urine becomes darker. You may also see blood in the urine.
  
  * You may feel that you need to go to pee frequently.
  
  * Bladder stone patients can also have nausea, vomiting, or both.
  
  * It becomes hard for bladder stone patients to start the flow of urine and sometimes urine stream stops and starts.
  
  * Feeling pain and discomfort in the penis is also the major symptoms of bladder stones.
  
  
  
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Causes of bladder stones

After learning about the symptoms of bladder stones, let’s learn about the major causes of bladder stones:

* Diet high in salt, sugar, and fat maximizes the chances of bladder stones.

* Small stones in the kidney can move to the bladder and grow in it without showing any symptoms.

* Incomplete emptying of the bladder while going to the toilet can start growing bladder stones.

* Drinking less water causes bladder stones as minerals start building up in concentrated form.

* Blockage at the base of the bladder.

* The prostate starts to get bigger as men age which puts pressure on the urethra. The extra pressure makes it hard for men to empty the bladder completely.

Bladder nerves not working well often leave urine in the bladder and maximize the chances of bladder stones.

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Tips to prevent bladder stones

Follow the below tips to prevent stones from developing in your bladder:

* Minimize eating food that is high in fat, salt, and sugar.

* Make a habit of drinking at least 3 liters of water daily.

* Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.

* Consult with your doctor if you are noticing any symptoms of bladder stone.

* Live an active life



Thankfully, bladder stones are not life-threatening. However, they can cause some complications such as frequent urination and long-term urinary difficulties.

Bladder stone treatments

Below are the major treatments for bladder stones:

Drink plenty of water: Start drinking plenty of fluids, especially water to dilute the concentration of minerals in your bladder. How much water is needed per day depends on your age, body type, daily activities, and health. Consult with your doctor to learn how much water your body needs daily.

Surgery: Small stones can be flushed out of the bladder by drinking water but if the stones are bigger, then, open surgery can be required to remove them. Open surgery is performed by the doctors to take out the stone from the bladder.

Cystolitholapaxy: Our team of skilled doctors inserts a tube with a camera on the end to get a visual view of bladder stones. Lasers or ultrasounds are used to break the bladder stones into small pieces. After breaking the stones into small pieces, they are removed from the bladder.

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Bladder stone treatment cost

The cost of bladder stone surgery and cystolitholapaxy starts from INR 35000. The price of bladder stone surgical treatment depends on the size and weight of the stone in the bladder. Heavier the stone in the bladder, more the cost.

If you have medical complications, then, the cost of bladder stone surgery can further go up. Call 82229 66666 to speak with experienced urologists in Sirsa, Nohar, Hanumangarh, and Mansa.

Bladder stones: Final thoughts

We hope that the above post will help you learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of bladder stones. Book your appointment with our surgeons in Sirsa, Hanumangarh, Mansa, and Nohar to get your bladder stone treated.

Have queries to ask? Drop them in the comments to get a quick reply from our team of doctors.

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