An unusual case occurred at a hospital in Sri Lanka that surprised doctors. A 55-year-old patient was admitted for a stroke (brain attack), but during examination, a 3.1-kilogram stone was discovered in his bladder. Medical staff claim this may be the largest bladder stone ever recorded. This massive stone was surgically removed.
The most striking aspect of the situation is that the patient sought hospital care specifically for a stroke. During treatment, doctors noticed pain during urination. An ultrasound revealed a large mass inside the bladder.
Surgeon Dr. Balakrishnan reported that the size of the stone was so impressive that it resembled an ostrich egg. It weighed about 3.1 kg and was successfully extracted through surgery. Despite this, the patient remains under medical observation, and treatment continues; his general condition is improving.
According to a BBC report, experts suggest that the formation of this stone did not take just one or two months. Specialists believe the patient suffered from this problem over the past five to ten years. They note that bladder stones can range in size from a pea to the size of a football in rare cases.
A bladder stone forms when the bladder does not empty completely after urination. The remaining urine gradually accumulates impurities from the body, which harden over time and turn into a stone. The article also lists symptoms that should not be ignored, including pain during urination, frequent urges, interrupted urination, and lower abdominal pain. To prevent stones, it is recommended to drink enough water throughout the day, monitor diet, and avoid prolonged urine retention.