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Bladder Stones

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What is it?

Bladder stones are hard mineral deposits that form in the bladder, often due to dehydration, urinary tract infections, or a blocked bladder. They can cause pain and urinary issues.

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What are the symptoms?

  • Pain or discomfort during urination

  • Frequent urge to urinate

  • Blood in the urine (hematuria)

  • Cloudy or foul-smelling urine

  • Lower abdominal pain

What else could it be? (Differential diagnosis)

  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)

  • Bladder cancer

  • Prostate enlargement (in men)

  • Interstitial cystitis

What are the aggravating factors?

  • Dehydration

  • Chronic urinary retention or incomplete bladder emptying

  • Recurrent urinary tract infections

  • Certain medical conditions, such as neurogenic bladder

What types of food are helpful?

  • Increased water intake: Drinking plenty of fluids to help flush the bladder.

  • Low-oxalate foods: Avoiding foods like spinach and rhubarb, which can contribute to stone formation in some individuals.

  • Citrus fruits: Rich in citric acid, which can help prevent stone formation.

Sample Recipe: Cucumber and Lemon Water

  • Ingredients: Cucumber slices, lemon slices, water.

  • Directions: Add cucumber and lemon to a water jug, let it infuse, and enjoy this hydrating, stone-preventing drink.

What are the traditional treatments?

  • Surgical removal: Bladder stones can be surgically removed, often through cystoscopy.

  • Lithotripsy: Breaking up the stones using sound waves.

  • Medications: For pain relief and to help dissolve smaller stones.

What are the natural and alternative treatments?

  • Apple cider vinegar: Some believe it can help dissolve bladder stones, though more research is needed.

  • Dandelion tea: Used for its diuretic properties to promote urination and flush out small stones.

  • Nettle leaf: Believed to support urinary health and reduce stone formation.

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