Bladder Stones
Bladder Stones Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 2, 2024. Care notes Aftercare Ambulatory Discharge Inpatient Español Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment What is a bladder stone? A bladder stone is a hard substance in your bladder. Bladder stones may form in your bladder, or they may first form in your kidney and then travel to your bladder. Bladder stones are made up of minerals such as calcium, uric acid, oxalate, and phosphate. You may have one or more bladder stone. What causes bladder stones? Bladder stones can form if you are not emptying your bladder completely. Bladder stones may be caused by any of the following: Prostate gland enlargement, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or previous prostate surgery in men Pelvic organ prolapse in women Narrowing of the urethra Neurogenic bladder (decreased bladder control caused by nerve damage) Urinary tract infection Having an indwelling urinary catheter (thin, ...