What causes pee crystals?

Urine crystals form when there are too many minerals in a person’s urine. They often occur in the kidneys. When there is an excessive buildup of one or more minerals, a urine crystal can form into a stone. Typically, urine crystals will cause limited signs and symptoms unless large enough stones develop.

What are crystals in the bladder?

Bladder stones are hard masses of minerals in your bladder. They develop when the minerals in concentrated urine crystallize and form stones. This often happens when you have trouble completely emptying your bladder.

How do you get rid of bladder crystals?

Surgical removal In these cases, your doctor will surgically remove the stones from your bladder. If your bladder stones are the result of a bladder outlet obstruction or an enlarged prostate, these problems need to be treated at the same time as your bladder stones, typically with surgery.

What does oxalate crystals in urine mean?

Oxalate is a natural end product of metabolism in the body. It should leave your body through your urine. If your oxalate levels are too high, the extra oxalate can combine with calcium to form kidney stones. These stones are hard masses of chemicals that can get stuck in the urinary tract.

What is the treatment for calcium oxalate crystals in urine?

Prescription doses of vitamin B-6 can be effective in reducing oxalate in the urine in some people with primary hyperoxaluria. Oral preparations of phosphates and citrate help prevent the formation of calcium oxalate crystals.

Can you pee out bladder stones?

Sometimes a kidney stone can travel from your kidney into your bladder. Usually if the stone can pass into the bladder, it can easily be urinated out of the bladder. Very rarely, in patients who have trouble urinating, the stone can get stuck and get bigger inside the bladder and cause pain and difficulty urinating.

What does struvite crystals look like?

On radiographs, struvite stones typically look like smooth rocks or pebbles within the bladder. Ultrasound may also be used to visualize bladder stones.