Question 1

how can i stop worrying about bladder stones?

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Drink lots of fluids: If you're not in pain, do what you can to avoid the stones - mainly lots of water.

Question 2

how long do bladder stones stay in your body?

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Bladder stones: Bladder stones will remain in the bladder until they are removed surgically.  That is different from kidney stones, which pass into the bladder from the kidneys.  They are usually passed out with your urine within a day or two.  They are usually so small that, unless you are straining your urine, you will not notice them.

Question 3

what are bladder stones? how are they treated?

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It is a concrete...: Bladder stone is a concrete resulting from continual deposition on a debris or particle such as a stone passed into bladder from kidney or from a foreign body. Normally, such small particle should be passed through urethra, but for those with inability to empty bladder, such particles become the nidus to lay-by-layer form a concrete - stone, which can be removed surgically, &amp; prevented by eliminat

Question 4

how many people get bladder stones every year ? what age group most and least at risk ? thank you

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Depends: In developing nations bladder stones are common in children because of dehydration and low protein diets. In developed nations they are more common in those over age 30, particularly men. Urinary obstruction, concentrated urine and neurogenic bladder contribute. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 5

can you die from bladder stone?

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If v.large/obstructs: Very unusual to die from bladder stone. Would have to remain untreated with huge bladder stone occupy the entire bladder and obstructingt inflow of urine. Or stone in a bladder diverticulum (outpouching) and obstructing ureter from single functioning kidney. I had a patient with neurogenic bladder  + large grapefruit size bladder stone, weighing >2lbs, which would have killed her if left untreated.

Question 6

what can i do to treat my bladder stones?

Accepted Answer

Bladder stones: Bladder stones typicallly form as a result of incomplete bladder emptying.  Removal of the stones  involves cystoscopy under anesthesia and some form of lithotripsy to break the stones up to facilitate removal of the fragmented stones through the scope.

Question 7

what are symptoms for gull bladder stones?

Accepted Answer

Varies individually: Gallstones can be asymptomatic. If concurrent   inflammation occurs can have right upper quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting, back pain, sometimes chest pain, often related to eating fat containing foods. Sometimes stone if large enough and obstruct gall bladder duct or common bile duct. Jaundice may result form common bile duct obstruction. If symptomatic should consult your doctor.

Question 8

are there habits that make bladder stone more likely?

Accepted Answer

Water intake: Not drinking enough water makes the urine more concentrated and facilitates the formation of urinary stones in the kidney and bladder.  Depending on the type of stone, altering the pH or urine may affect stone formation.

Question 9

is bladder stone curable?

Accepted Answer

Very curable: Most bladder stones can be broken up into little pieces or dust by endoscopic laser or lithoclast lithotripsy (breaking up stone by laser or "jackhammer" type instrument passed via cystoscope). Broken pieces or "dust" can be irrigated, juctioned out or remaining small pieces grasped. Very large stones (> than an egg) are sometimes best removed by open surgery. Patient cured then prevent new ones.

Question 10

i have a 4.5mm bladder stone.should i go for surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bladder stone: If you are in pain, have the stone removed.

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