Beware of Urinary Tract Stones, Recognize the Symptoms

Hello Friends of Hermina, do you know that urinary tract stones are stones formed from mineral deposits in the bladder. If the stone blocks the urinary tract, it can cause pain when urinating until the urine bleeds.

 

What are the Causes of Urinary Stones?

Friends of Hermina need to know that bladder stones occur when the bladder cannot expel all the urine that is stored in it. Conditions that can trigger the formation of bladder stones are:

Inflammation due to bladder infection

1. Inflammation due to radiation therapy (radiotherapy) in the pelvic area
2. Prostate enlargement
3. Use of a urinary tube (catheter)
4. History of kidney stones or surgery on the bladder
5. Abnormal pouches that form in the bladder wall (diverticles)
6. Decreased bladder (cystocele)

Causes Diseases that can damage the nerves of the bladder, such as diabetes, spinal cord injury, and stroke. Bladder stones can also be triggered by prolonged dehydration, lack of vitamin A or vitamin B. Frequent consumption of fatty, sweet, or high-salt foods can also cause bladder stones.

Symptoms of Bladder Stones

Hermina's friend, bladder stones may not cause any complaints or symptoms. However, it is important to note that if left untreated, the stones that form can clog the urinary tract or injure the bladder wall. Symptoms that usually occur due to bladder stones are:

1. Pain when urinating
2. Bloody urine
3. Darker urine color
4. Difficult to urinate
5. Urination is not smooth
6. Pain in the lower abdomen
7. Want to urinate continuously, especially at night
8. Checking for urinary stones

Can do with physical examination?

A urine sample may be needed to see if there are signs of crystallized blood, bacteria and minerals.

CT Scan. This scan combines multiple X-ray images to show the internal organs in detail.

Ultrasound: Produces images by reflecting sound from internal organs.

X-ray. Unfortunately, not all types of bladder stones show up on an X-ray.

If Friends of Hermina, have symptoms of urinary tract stones, you can immediately check with a specialist Urologist dr. Aswin Usman Arifin, SpU at Hermina Bitung Hospital.