Bladder stone

Bladder Stone

Bladder stone (pronunciation: /ˈblædər stoʊn/), also known as vesical calculus or cystolith, is a hard mass of minerals that forms in the bladder.

Etymology

The term "bladder stone" is derived from the Old English word "blǣdre", which means "bladder", and the Old English word "stān", which means "stone". The term "vesical calculus" is derived from the Latin word "vesica", which means "bladder", and the Latin word "calculus", which means "small stone". The term "cystolith" is derived from the Greek words "kystis", which means "bladder", and "lithos", which means "stone".

Definition

A bladder stone is a solid concretion or crystal aggregation formed in the bladder from dietary minerals in the urine. Bladder stones are typically discovered when causing symptoms or during radiographic evaluation for other pathologic conditions.

Symptoms

Symptoms of bladder stones may include pain in the lower abdomen, blood in the urine (hematuria), and frequent urination (urinary frequency). In some cases, bladder stones may not cause any symptoms and are discovered during medical imaging for other conditions.

Causes

Bladder stones are usually caused by an underlying condition that affects the bladder's ability to empty completely. This could be due to an enlarged prostate, nerve damage, or recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Treatment

Treatment for bladder stones usually involves either breaking them up or removing them. Some small bladder stones may pass on their own with plenty of fluids. If they are too large or if they do not pass on their own, a procedure may be required.

Related Terms

• Kidney stone
• Urolithiasis
• Urinary tract infection
• Hematuria
• Urinary frequency

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bladder stone
• Wikipedia's article - Bladder stone

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