Can bladder stones be expelled?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 01, 2024
00:00
00:00

Whether bladder stones can be expelled from the body depends on the size of the stones. If the diameter of the bladder stone is less than 7 millimeters, in this case, by drinking more water and urinating frequently, relying on the flushing action of urine, the stones can be expelled from the bladder in most cases. However, if the stone is larger, with a diameter of 1 centimeter or more, it is difficult to expel the stone through conservative treatment and often requires surgical intervention, such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or holmium laser lithotripsy under cystoscopy to first crush the stone, then expel it through conservative treatment, or remove the crushed stones directly during the surgery.

Other Voices

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
37sec home-news-image

Postoperative care for minimally invasive bladder stone surgery

Minimally invasive surgery for bladder stones primarily involves performing a holmium laser lithotripsy through a ureteroscope via the urethra. During the procedure, some of the fragmented stones are flushed out of the body. After the surgery, a urinary catheter is installed to assist with urination. On the first day after surgery, patients are not allowed to eat due to the effects of anesthesia. On the second day, patients can consume a light liquid diet. In terms of care, it is important to monitor whether the urinary catheter is clear and unobstructed.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
40sec home-news-image

How to expel bladder stones from the body

The treatment for bladder stones primarily involves understanding the size of the stones. If the stones are smaller than seven millimeters, in this case, drinking more water and urinating frequently can help expel the stones from the body through the flushing action of the urine. If the stones are larger in diameter, it is recommended to first undergo extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or holmium laser lithotripsy under cystoscopy to break the stones into smaller pieces. During the surgical process, the crushed stones are directly flushed out of the body. After the surgery, drinking more water and urinating frequently can help to completely remove any remaining stones.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
37sec home-news-image

Can bladder stones be crushed?

Whether bladder stones can be treated with lithotripsy depends on their size. If the stone is relatively small, less than 1.5 cm, it can be treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. For larger stones, the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is often not very good, and surgical treatment is required, generally for stones larger than 1.5 cm. Currently, the surgical approach involves a minimally invasive procedure using ureteroscopy with holmium laser lithotripsy, and the typical hospital stay is usually less than a week.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
41sec home-news-image

What vegetables should be eaten for bladder stones?

Patients with bladder stones can eat vegetables in their diet. The main point is to avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods. For example, using a lot of chili peppers when frying vegetables is not advisable. Therefore, patients with bladder stones need to visit the urology department of the local hospital for formal treatment. For stones that are relatively small, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy can be performed. For larger stones, surgical treatment is necessary, such as a minimally invasive transurethral ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy. Only such measures can completely cure bladder stones.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
31sec home-news-image

Postoperative diet for bladder stones

Patients with bladder stones, after surgery, are generally not allowed to eat on the day of the surgery due to anesthesia. Doctors will maintain the nutritional balance in the patient's body through intravenous fluid supplementation. On the second day after surgery, patients can consume liquid and easy-to-digest foods such as porridge and vegetables, and should avoid spicy and irritating foods. After three days, when the patient's bowel movements are regular, they can then resume a normal diet including rice, vegetables, fish, and meat.