Symptoms and Diagnosis of Bladder Stones
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By Yolanda Smith, BPharm
Bladder stones are hard masses of mineral that form in the bladder when it doesn’t empty entirely. Some patients with bladder stones may not notice any symptoms, as the lumps are small enough to pass out of the bladder and be excreted in the urine. However, other patients with larger stones that irritate the bladder wall or obstruct the urine flow report several symptoms.
Diagnosis of bladder stones involves a consultation to discuss medical history and a physical examination. This is often followed by diagnostic imaging techniques, such as a spiral computed tomography (CT) scan, x-ray or ultrasound to confirm the presence of bladder stones.
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