Bladder stone Home A-Z Health Information Health Library A-Z Bladder Stone Overview These are accumulated deposits of minerals and salts in the bladder. Bladder stones can cause urinary discomfort and can be treated in several ways. Symptoms The symptoms of bladder stones include:Increased frequency of urinationBladder urgency, or the sudden, intense urge to pass urinePoor urine flowSuprapubic pain, or pain between the belly button and pubic bone areaAbrupt cut-off in urinary stream Diagnosis Bladder stones can be diagnosed using the following methods:X-ray KUB: An x-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladderNCCT KUB: A non-contrast CT scan of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder Treatment Bladder stones can be treated using the following methods:Cystolithotripsy: This is a surgical procedure to remove small- to medium-sized bladder stonesCystolitholapaxy: This is a procedure in which a laser is used to break down the bladder stones into smaller piecesPercutaneous cystolithotripsy: This is a minimally invasive procedure to remove bladder stonesCystolithotomy: This is a surgical procedure used to remove large and/or numerous bladder stones. Cystolithotomy can be either open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted