Question 1

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 2

can you die from bladder stone?

Accepted Answer

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 3

what can i do to treat my bladder stones?

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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 4

what are symptoms for gull bladder stones?

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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 5

describe the features of a bladder stone.?

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Blood in urine: Bladder stones are uncommon. They are usually due to chronic obstruction of the urinary tract. They can produce blood in the urine, frequent and urgent urination, and sudden difficulty emptying or pain while urinating.

Question 6

are there habits that make bladder stone more likely?

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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 7

how come i have bladder stone, but nobody else in the family has it?

Accepted Answer

Good Question: It has to start somewhere. All the time i hear people tell me, "no one else in my family had diabetes or high blood pressure or asthma..." but sadly, sometimes diseases start in a healthy person. Tough to know why. Definitely catch a stone and have the urologoist evaluate the type of stone.

Question 8

hello. i can't find any info on whether heating pads help with bladder stones. does it? or is there anything else i can do at home?

Accepted Answer

Maybe a little: A heating pad may give you some symptomatic relief but you really need to get rid of the stone. Are you sure it's a stone? Seeing your doctor and getting a rx for tamsulosin may help pass it if it's small enough.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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