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Bladder Stones
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.
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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