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Synonyms
Urinary bladder stonecalculus of bladder
Bladder stones are hard lumps of minerals that can form inside the bladder when it's not completely empty of urine.
Articles for Bladder stones
Causes of bladder stones
Read about the possible causes of bladder stones, which develop when a person is unable to completely empty their bladder of urine. In men, an enlarged prostate can sometimes be to blame.
Introduction
Read about bladder stones and what causes them. Also, find out when to see your GP and how bladder stones are treated.
Treating bladder stones
Find out how bladder stones are treated. In most cases, surgery is needed to remove them. A procedure known as transurethral cystolitholapaxy is usually used in adults.
