A bladder stone is a fairly common diagnosis. The disease is associated with the deposition in the bladder cavity of small formations that interfere with the normal functioning of the genitourinary system. Interestingly, this problem is much more common among men.
Stones are usually composed of uric acid, calcium oxalate and other minerals. They can be single or multiple, have a different shape, size and consistency.
Bladder Stone: Causes
Today, there are many reasons that lead to the formation of stones in the bladder cavity:
- The most common cause is the so-called infravesical obstruction - a phenomenon that is associated with a partial blockage of the outflow of urine. As a result of interruption of the current, the bladder is not completely emptied. Urine stagnates and eventually begins to crystallize, forming stones of different sizes. In men, an enlarged prostate gland can lead to blockage, and inwomen - bladder lesions in the cervix.
- Also, a bladder stone can result from narrowing of the urethra, phimosis, and other conditions that obstruct urine flow.
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In some cases, a violation of the connections between the bladder and the nervous system leads to a similar problem - these diseases are grouped under the name "neurogenic bladder".
- A bladder stone can form when there are foreign bodies in the organ cavity, including ligatures, stents, sutures, mechanical contraceptives (coil).
- In women, prolapse of the uterus along with displacement of the bladder can lead to this phenomenon.
- Reconstructive bladder surgery for incontinence can also cause stones.
You can see that there are actually a lot of reasons for the formation of solids in the cavity of the bladder.
Bladder Stone: Symptoms
Sometimes the disease can be asymptomatic. But in most cases, patients complain of severe pain in the lower abdomen. The urge to urinate becomes more frequent, but during this process there are severe pains that radiate to the pubic bone and genitals. Patients also complain of frequent nocturnal urges. Sometimes there are traces of blood in the urine. Intercourse becomes painful.
Bladder Stone: Diagnosis and Treatment
With the above symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor. First you need to pass urine tests - a laboratory test usually reveals an elevated level of s alts. In addition, the patient is prescribed an ultrasound examination of the bladder, which allows you to determine the size and consistency of the stones. Much less often, an internal examination of the bladder is carried out with the introduction of a special device inside - a cytoscope.
As for the treatment, as a rule, conservative methods will be enough for a complete cure. The main goal of therapy is to dissolve stones and remove s alts from the body. Therefore, patients are prescribed various drugs that destroy the structure of deposits. The choice of remedy here depends on the mineral of which the stone is composed. But sometimes surgical removal of formations is still required.
