May 15th, 2017
Bladder stones also referred to as vesical calculus; result from the accumulation of minerals in the bladder. The buildup mineral stones usually pass through the urine without causing any serious issues when they are considerably small; however, if the stones get bigger, they stick to the ureter or bladder and may lead to disturbing symptoms and deleterious complications. It is noteworthy that impacted mineral stones may cause inflammation and may further grow in size to cause total urinary blockade and other related ailments.
The symptoms may not appear during the early phase of buildup but as the stones begins to irritate the bladder lining, the patient may experience following symptoms:
The major cause behind the formation of bladder stones is partial emptying of the bladder. This may be due to a medical condition that prevents the bladder from emptying completely while urinating. Such conditions include:
Following are the factors that may elevate your chances of developing bladder stones:
Two major complications associated with bladder stones include:
Therefore, it is important to seek treatment at the right time in order to prevent further complications.
The diagnosis may include following tests and examination:
Small bladder stones can be removed by increasing the oral water intake as they can naturally flush via urination. However, if bigger stones are detected, the treatment approach mainly focuses on either removing them via surgery or breaking them by a number of techniques.
The best way to prevent the formation of bladder stones is to empty the bladder completely while urinating. Various techniques may be used to achieve this such as double voiding which helps in voiding the bladder entirely. Consuming enough water is also a key preventive measure.
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