How to effectively treat bladder stones?

Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
Updated on September 15, 2024
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The treatment of bladder stones should be based on the specific size and volume of the stones in the patient. For bladder stones smaller than 1.5 centimeters, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy can be used. After the treatment, the patient should drink plenty of water and urinate frequently at home to facilitate the expulsion of the stones. One week later, the patient should return to the hospital for a follow-up ultrasound to observe the condition of the stone expulsion. For bladder stones larger than 1.5 centimeters, surgery is often required.

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Is minimally invasive surgery for bladder stones painful?

Minimally invasive surgery for bladder stones is primarily performed through the urethra, using a laser lithotripsy technique. During the surgery, anesthesia is administered, so the patient does not feel any pain. After the surgery, once the anesthesia has metabolized, the patient generally does not experience intense pain. Since the minimally invasive surgery does not involve any abdominal incisions, the patient only needs a catheter to help with urination, which generally does not cause pain.

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Diet for Patients with Bladder Stones

The components of bladder stones are mostly calcium oxalate stones. Dietary precautions include: First, drink more water to increase urine output, promote the expulsion of stones, and prevent further enlargement of the stones. Second, you can drink water with lemon slices to increase the citric acid content in the urine, inhibit the formation of stones, and prevent recurrence. Third, you can consume oranges and other citrus fruits to alkalinize the urine and prevent the stones from growing larger. Fourth, it is recommended to maintain a balanced diet to keep the concentration of various substances in the body stable and in proper proportion, avoiding an increase in the concentration of certain stone-forming substances in the urine.

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What should be paid attention to with bladder stones?

Bladder stones are stones formed inside the bladder, including both primary and secondary bladder stones. The typical symptoms of bladder stones are pain and hematuria, often accompanied by interrupted urine flow, which is a distinctive manifestation of bladder stones. Through ultrasound examination of the urinary system, the size, shape, and number of stones inside the bladder can be detected. For the treatment of bladder stones, small stones can typically pass through the urethra on their own, generally if they are less than 0.6 centimeters. Larger bladder stones can be treated with intravesical lithotripsy. Methods of lithotripsy include extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and transurethral lithotripsy to break and remove the stones. Additionally, individuals with bladder stones should drink plenty of water, urinate frequently, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

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What should I do about bladder stone pain?

Bladder stones are most commonly found in male patients, typically seen in those with prostate enlargement or urethral stricture. Due to the slow urinary flow caused by prostate enlargement or urethral stricture, stones are easily formed. Additionally, foreign bodies in the urethra and infections can also lead to stone formation. Symptoms of bladder stones primarily include difficulty urinating, interrupted urination, painful urination, and blood in the urine. Pain from the stones can be treated with pain relief medications. Small bladder stones can be expelled from the body with increased physical activity and water intake. Larger bladder stones generally require surgical procedures to break and remove the stones.

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What should be paid attention to in the diet for bladder stones?

If the bladder stones are oxalate stones, to prevent their formation, one should avoid eating foods high in oxalates, such as spinach, mushrooms, potatoes, strong tea, coffee, chocolate, etc. If the stones are urate, one should reduce the intake of foods high in uric acid, such as animal offal and seafood. It is important to drink more water regularly to develop a good habit of hydration, as increased water intake can dilute the urine crystals, making it easier for stones to be expelled from the body. Thirdly, eat less high-fat food and avoid high-cholesterol foods, such as animal offal, abstain from smoking and drinking, and reduce meat consumption.