How to Avoid Bladder Stones

Bladder stones are the result of concentrated urine that crystallizes and blocks the ducts in the bladder. Several factors play a role in the formation of these stones, such as nerve damage, frequently recurring urinary tract infections, or an enlarged prostate. Bladder stones are occasionally asymptomatic, but some patients experience pain in the abdomen and blood in the urine. These are some steps to prevent the formation of bladder stones in the urinary tract.

Things You'll Need

• Water Cranberry juice Herbal teas Dietary change

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Instructions

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  Drink plenty of water. The high concentration of crystallized stones is caused by low fluid levels in the kidneys. Water dilutes high concentration in the urine, preventing stones from forming.

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  Drink cranberry juice. Bladder stones are symptomatic of recurring urinary tract infections. By drinking cranberry juice, you eliminate bacterial growth and the microbes' ability to attach to the bladder tissue.

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  Get a prostate exam. For men, one of the main causes of bladder stones is an enlarged prostate. Early diagnosis and treatment of prostrate conditions help eliminate chances of bladder stone formation.

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  Drink herbal tea. There are several herbal teas available that dissolve bladder stones, such as gravel root, stone root and hydrangea.

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  Avoid fatty, oily diets. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables cleanses the system, whereas oils and fats affect blood pressure and kidneys and can cause abnormal function in clearing urine and balancing its concentration.