110: Bladder Stones and Catheters: What’s Fact, What’s Myth, and What You Can Do

Описание: Can a urinary catheter really cause bladder stones—or is that just a myth? In this episode of UroPatient, host and presenter Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, breaks down the truth behind catheters and bladder stone formation in clear, patient-friendly language.

Bladder stones are a common concern for patients living with long-term Foley catheters, suprapubic catheters, or intermittent catheterization. But the catheter itself isn’t always the direct cause. In this video, Vic explains how factors such as chronic urinary retention, incomplete bladder emptying, urinary tract infections, biofilm formation, encrustation, and alkaline urine all contribute to stone development.

You’ll learn:

How indwelling catheters can indirectly increase bladder stone risk

Why catheter material, size, and dwell time matter

The role of bacteria and mineral buildup in stone formation

Warning signs and symptoms patients should never ignore

Practical strategies to reduce risk, including hydration, catheter care, and follow-up

Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this episode helps separate fear from fact and empowers you with evidence-based education you can actually use.

If you or a loved one uses a urinary catheter and worries about bladder stones, this is information you don’t want to miss.

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