What is the outlook for people who have bladder stones?

What is the outlook for people who have bladder stones?

Some small bladder stones may pass out of the body without treatment. But for the majority that don’t pass on their own, providers can remove them with minimally invasive procedures or surgery. With proper treatment, bladder stones don’t cause long-term health problems.

Untreated bladder stones can lead to pain, difficulty urinating, bleeding and infection. Talk to your provider if you have a health condition (such as BPH) that can lead to bladder stones. If you don’t treat the cause, bladder stones may form again.