A few months ago I developed horrible pain in my right kidney and I had an ultrasound done which they believed to show kidney stones. Anyways, the pain in my right kidney has been quite a bit better but now I'm having pain on and off in my bladder, especially when I urinate. I went to the doc and got checked for infection and there was none. What could this be? I'm 25 years old. I'm worried about bladder cancer. Any info appreciated.. thanks
2006-09-25 16:08:52 · 5 answers · asked by hootie_999 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Based by your history of kidney stones it is quite possible that you may have a bladder stone. Sometimes stones in your kidney can get dislodged and come down your ureter and settle down in your bladder. This can present with pain while urinating. If the stone gets stuck at the entrance to the urethra, the jet of urine will suddenly stop in the middle of urinating.
If the bladder stone irritates the mucosa (soft lining) of the bladder, blood may appear in the urine. Typically the blood will appear towards the end of urination.
Sometimes pain in your bladder can occur during exercise that involves jumping, running or other sudden movements due to the stone moving around and getting jolted in your bladder.
Bladder stones are best diagnosed with an ultrasound scan of the abdomen. The are not very common in the US and doctors sometimes miss them. However remember a number of other conditions can cause your symptoms as well so its best to let your doctor evaluate you.
You have absolutely no reason to worry about bladder cancer, as this is very rare at your age and almost never presents with pain. It usually occurs in elderly or middle ages smokers who have been exposed to industrial chemicals and present with blood in your urine.
Good luck and make sure you see your doctor! (preferably a urologist)
2006-09-25 19:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by Rehan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since you've already been diagnosed with kidney stones, they may have passed on to your bladder. You need a specialist to be able to tell you this and only after he/she's run a couple of tests can he/she even be sure. Until then, drink 4 ounces pure lemon juice in 64 ounces of water every day. It prevents and dissolves kidney stones. Lemon boosts production of urinary citrate, a chemical that inhibits stone formation. Try searching 'lemon juice kidney stones' on Yahoo to get info on the web, there are dozens of articles claiming the same thing. So it's not just one little health article I read, it's out there all over the place. But don't delay on seeking out a urologist or a nephrologist right away. When the time comes to pass those stones you'll wish you'd gotten yourself a doctor you can call for advice and hopefully some pain relief. In the future, ask your doctor what your stones are made up of and that will determine what foods you should avoid, for instance if they are mainly calcium, dairy products will be on your no-no list. Good luck.
2006-09-26 23:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you see a specialist? That is an Urologist and not just a General Practitioner. Something is obviously going on. We are not doctors and it's worthless for us to guess and give you mis information. We cannot exam or test you either. See a specialist and get another opinion asap.
2006-09-25 16:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by Island Queen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it could be a number of things but to be it sounds like yer prostate could bne growing and as it does it could be pushing on yer bladder if i were u i would go to a another doc and get a secound question
2006-09-25 16:30:04 · answer #4 · answered by juggalo thuggen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you drink cokes? if so that could be causing it also some juices will cause it too especially the really acidy one like orange and pineapple, my husband swears by drinking a beer to flush his kidneys its worth a try
2006-09-25 16:12:01 · answer #5 · answered by Crystal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋