Bladder Stones: Why Treat Them? What Happens if Left Untreated?

by Alex Shteynshlyuger MD

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Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a board-certified urologist in NYC who specializes in treating men and women with urinary problems including frequent urination, difficulty emptying the bladder, urinary urgency and incontinence.

What are the Complications Caused by Untreated Bladder Stones?

Prompt treatment of bladder stones is important to minimize the risk of future complications.

Urinary tract infections

Recurrent episodes of serious bacterial infections are very common in individuals with bladder stones.  Removal of bladder stones often cures urinary infections. In men with incomplete bladder emptying or bladder diverticulum, treatment of enlarged prostate or bladder diverticulum may be necessary to resolve frequent UTI.

Chronic Bladder Dysfunction

If bladder stones are not managed promptly, obstruction and inflammation caused by bladder stones can alter the normal functioning of the urinary bladder. In some cases, bladder stones may obstruct the urethral passage and interrupt the free flow of urine.

Other complications include acute renal failure and overflow urinary incontinence.  Bladder stones also predispose to increased risk of developing bladder cancer.

If you have any questions, to schedule a visit for the treatment of bladder stones or if you need a second opinion, please contact us or call: 646-663-4151

We see patients from all parts of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island), Long Island, Westchester and New Jersey as well as other parts of the USA. We also see international patients from Canada, Japan, South America, Russia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean and other parts of the world.

We offer state-of-the-art Urological care for men and women with complex urological problems. We offer both surgical and non-surgical care in the office and hospital settings.   We see patients from all parts of New York City, other parts of the USA, Canada, South America and the Caribbean and other international patients.