Bladder stones

A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W
• X
• Y
• Z

Female urinary tract

Male urinary tract

Stones - bladder; Urinary tract stones; Bladder calculi

Symptoms occur when the stone irritates the lining of the bladder or obstructs the flow of urine from the bladder. Symptoms can include:

• Abdominal pain, pressure
• Abnormally colored or dark-colored urine
• Blood in the urine
• Difficulty urinating
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Inability to urinate except in certain positions
• Interruption of the urine stream
• Pain, discomfort in the penis
• Urinary tract infection
  • Dysuria (painful urination)
  • Fever
  • Urinary urgency

Incontinence may also be associated with bladder stones.

The health care provider will perform a physical exam, including a rectal examination. The exam may reveal an enlarged prostate or other problems.

Testing may reveal the following:

• Bladder or pelvic x-ray may show stones.
• Cystoscopy can reveal a stone in the bladder.
• Urinalysis may show blood in the urine, crystals, or an infection.
• Urine culture (clean catch) may reveal infection.

Review Date: 06/17/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

---

---