How do you get rid of bladder stones?

Vesical calculus or cystoliths are mineral deposits that lead to the formation of kidney stones in one’s bladder. This usually takes place when urination doesn’t lead to the complete emptying of the bladder, and the residual urine sediments to form crystals. Normally, these stones pass in the urine, but sometimes they are large enough to block the urinary tract and bladder. These stones need to be identified through X-rays. These conditions can lead to the formation of either one stone or multiple bladder stones. 

 

Kidney stones are generally asymptomatic, but, sometimes, may give you certain signs, which, upon noticing, must prompt you to seek professional medical guidance: 

 

·  Pain and / or irritation in the penis (in case of men)

·  Irregular urination 

·  Pain in the lower stomach area

·  Blood in the urine

Although bladder stones can occur due to a number of causes, some notable ones are: 

·  Neurogenic Bladder: This happens when the nerves between the bladder and nervous system are affected

·  Prostate Enlargement: This can cause disruption in the urine flow  

·  Bladder inflammation: UTI and radiation therapy are known to cause this 

·  Bladder diverticula: These are caused due to the formation of bladder pouches 

·  Cystocele: This happens in women when the bladder walls become weak ultimately leading to bladder stones 

 

Bladder & Renal Stones Treatment

 

Usually the doctor will recommend the patient to drink lots of water to help push out the bladder stones through the urinary tract; but this might work only for small stones. If the stones are big and pose difficulty for the patient to push out, the doctor may employ either of these two methods -

 

1.    One of the methods is to use medication and / general anesthesia to render unconsciousness, following which the doctor will insert a laparoscope into the bladder to get a clear picture. Once examined, the doctor may use an ultrasound or a similar device to break down the stone/s and flush it out through the bladder.

2.    The doctor may even opt to perform a surgical removal of the stones if the stones are too hard / large to be broken down in order to carry out successful renal stones treatment.

 

How to Overcome Male Infertility

It has been observed and studied that 1 out 3 couple deal with infertility in today. And in thirds of these couples have male infertility. Though being unable to conceive is usually associated with women there are male fertility issues can often be the reason.

 

What the physiological causes of male infertility?

 

Low sperm production, abnormal sperm function, or blockages that limit sperm production, can be a reason for the inability to conceive. Apart from these, current illness, injuries, chronic health issues, lifestyle choices like smoking or working in a hot environment and other factors can also lead to male infertility.

 

What are the other causes of male infertility?

Some of the reason behind fertility problems are:

●     Overexposure to heat, toxins and chemicals can reduce sperm production or motility.

●     Drug use is another big reason for fertility issues. Certain type of steroids that are often taken for fitness or perhaps to treat another illness may shrink the testicles and lead to lower sperm production. Also, the use of recreational drugs like cocaine or marijuana may reduce the quality of sperm as well.

●     Drinking alcohol can cause erectile dysfunction and decrease sperm production. Drinking also leads to liver disease which in turn may lead to fertility problems.

●     It’s been studied that men who smoke may have a lower sperm count than do those who don't smoke. However, it has also been observed that secondhand smoking also may affect male fertility.

●     Dealing with emotional stress can also affect sperm count.

●     Being overweight or obese is known to directly impact on hormone chance which can affect sperm quality.

 

What are the symptoms?

Even though most men don’t notice symptoms other than feeling incapacitated to conceive a child, here are some symptoms that are linked with male infertility:

 

●     Difficulty in ejaculating or very little fluid ejaculated, decreased sex-drive, or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)

●     Pain, swelling or a lump in the testicle area

●     Recurrent respiratory infections

●     Inability to smell

●     Abnormal breast growth (gynecomastia)

●     Reduced facial or body hair

●     A lower than normal sperm count

How is male fertility diagnosed?

Experts who treat and specialise on male sexual problems and male infertility are known as andrologists. When consulting over male fertility problems, NU Hospitals has some of the most well-mentioned andrologists near you.

The andrologists will Do a general physical examination and study one’s medical history. And this is what one can expect: examining of genitals and questions about any inherited illness like diabetes or others, any chronic health problems, any current illnesses, injuries or surgeries.

●     Do a semen analysis.

●     May do a scrotal (testicle) ultrasound. This helps the doctor understand if there are any other problems in the testicles and supporting structures.

●     May ask for a blood test to find any abnormalities in other hormonal or organ systems also might contribute to infertility. A blood test measures the level of testosterone and other hormones.

Are there any treatments for male fertility?

NU Hospitals has some of the leading doctors who treat men’s sexual health. And through the positive treatments over the years it’s come to be known as one of the best andrology hospitals to treat male fertility problems in Bangalore. One may also try for an online doctor’s consultation with NU Hospitals.

Treatments for male infertility include:

●     Surgery

●     Hormone treatments and medications

●     Assisted reproductive technology (ART)