aaaaaah...now the culprit is exposed. I didn't know about the kidney stones. Just read an article on struvite stones.
Kidney Stones :
Kidney stones (calculi) are hardened mineral deposits that form in urine in the kidney. They originate as microscopic particles and develop into stones over time. Common kidney stones are,
Calcium Stones Approximately 85% of stones are composed predominantly of calcium compounds. Calcium stones are composed of calcium that is chemically bound to oxalate (calcium oxalate) or phosphate (calcium phosphate).
Struvite Stones This type of stone, also called an infection stone, develops when a urinary tract infection persists in the kidney.
Cystine Stones Cystine is an amino acid in protein that does not dissolve well. Some people inherit a rare, congenital (i.e., present at birth) condition that results in large amounts of cystine in the urine, called cystinuria
Uric Acid stones. Uric acid is the end product of protein. When excess of uric acid is secreted in the urine they form stones. They are associated with non- vegetarian diet and some metabolic abnormalities.
Blockage of the urethra from BPH may lead to repeated urinary tract infections, a sudden inability to urinate, or gradual bladder and/or kidney damage
It sure sounds like this could be causing the blockage doesn't it? Have you been referred to a renal specialist?
Did he have a problem with stones prior to the ileal conduit? I guess if not they need to figure out whats causing them now.
Hope you get this figured out soon......xxoo Pat
