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Bladder stones are hard buildups of mineral that form in the urinary bladder. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Abdominal pain, pressure; Abnormally colored or dark-colored urine; Blood in the urine; Difficulty urinating; Frequen...
Causes
Bladder stones are usually the result of another urologic problem, such as: Bladder diverticulum; Enlarged prostate; ...
Tests
Bladder or pelvic x-ray may show the presence of stones; Cystoscopy can reveal a stone in the bladder; Physical exami...
Treatments
Drinking 6 - 8 glasses of water or more per day to increase urinary output may help the stones pass. Your health care...
Alternative Therapies
Traditional herbal remedies for bladder stones include celery seed and horsetail. Also, because incomplete bladder em...
Complications
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy; Chronic bladder dysfunction (incontinence or urinary retention; Obstruction of ...
Prevention
Prompt treatment of urinary tract infections or other urologic conditions may help prevent bladder stones.
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