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Causes of Bladder stones

Crystals in the urine are very common, and a change in the acidity of the urine can be enough to cause stones to form. This is often triggered by diet and not drinking enough fluids. The condition can also develop if urine stagnates in the bladder as a result of a ‘blind pouch’; a structural abnormality of the bladder that prevents urine from completely draining away. It is sometimes caused by an enlarged prostate gland pressing on the bladder that creates a cavity from which urine cannot entirely empty.

You may be more susceptible to developing bladder stones if you have a history of urinary tract infections, as recurrent infections can encourage stones to grow. Metabolic disorders such as gout increase the level of waste products in the urine and have a similar affect in causing bladder stones to grow.

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