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Prostatic cyst
Is prostatic cyst calcification severe?
Prostatic cysts with calcification are not necessarily serious, and the severity depends on whether there are symptoms. Smaller prostatic cysts generally do not cause any symptoms and may not require treatment. Prostatic calcification is typically a manifestation of prostatitis. If prostatic calcification does not exhibit obvious symptoms, treatment is not necessary. However, if urinary disturbances occur, such as frequent urination, urgency, incomplete emptying, increased nocturia, or a split urine stream, along with pain in the lower back, sacral or perineal area, then it is considered to be caused by prostatitis. The primary treatment involves anti-inflammatory symptomatic therapy, which generally has very effective results and is not particularly severe. It is also important to avoid long periods of sitting, holding in urine, consuming spicy or irritating foods, and to ensure adequate water intake and warmth. Regular sexual activity is also advisable. (Specific medication should be administered under the guidance of a physician.)
"Prostatic cyst" - does it need treatment?
Prostate cysts are a type of benign lesion, mainly due to a tendency in the prostate or blockage of the prostate ducts, gradually forming a cystic lesion. Most prostate cysts are quite small and generally do not cause any discomfort to the patient. For such cases, no special treatment is required. Regular ultrasonographic follow-ups to monitor changes in the size of the cysts are sufficient. If the cyst becomes larger, it could cause pain in the lower abdomen and perineum or press on the urethra, leading to difficulty urinating. In such cases, considering cyst aspiration, drainage, or surgical removal of the cyst may be considered for treatment. After the surgery, the relief of the cyst pressure on the urethra and prostate can gradually alleviate the symptoms.
How does a prostate cyst heal itself?
Prostate cysts, belonging to cystic lesions of the prostate, are currently considered a benign condition, generally not malignant and do not heal on their own. If the cyst is small, patients generally do not have any discomfort, and it is usually discovered during a medical examination through ultrasound. If the cyst is large, it may compress the prostate and the urethra, causing symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and incomplete bladder emptying. If these symptoms occur, consider taking warm sitz baths or orally administering medications that improve urinary discomfort for treatment. If the cyst is very large and compresses the urethra, causing urinary retention, it is advised to consider prostate cyst puncture or surgical intervention. (Medication should be taken under the guidance of a professional doctor.)
Does a prostatic cyst require surgery?
Whether patients with prostate cysts need surgical treatment mainly depends on the specific size of the cyst and whether it causes discomfort symptoms. If the cyst is relatively small and the patient does not have any discomfort symptoms, no special treatment is necessary. However, if the cyst is relatively large, causing discomfort during urination, severely leading to difficulty in urination, or even urinary retention, surgical treatment can be considered. Generally, cyst puncture and aspiration might be performed first to relieve the pressure of the cyst on the urethra and improve symptoms. If the effects of puncture and aspiration are not satisfactory, surgical removal of the cyst may be considered.
Is a prostate cyst serious?
Prostate cysts are not severe; they are a type of benign lesion primarily formed due to the blockage of prostate ducts. Most patients with prostate cysts have small cysts and do not experience any discomfort, and thus do not require treatment. Regular follow-up appointments to monitor changes in the size of the cyst are sufficient. It is advisable to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and abstain from smoking and drinking, as these measures generally prevent the cyst from enlarging further. Of course, some patients may have larger cysts that could press on the urethra, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, incomplete urination, and even difficulty in urination or urinary retention. In these cases, the cysts can be surgically removed proactively.
Can prostate cysts turn into cancer?
Prostate cysts and prostate cancer are not causally related. The causes, clinical manifestations, and prognoses of these two diseases are completely different. Prostate cysts are benign and generally do not significantly affect the patient; most patients do not have any discomfort, so prostate cysts will not turn into prostate cancer. If a prostate cyst is diagnosed, regular follow-up ultrasound examinations to monitor the specific size and changes of the cyst are sufficient; there is no need to worry about the cyst transforming into cancer. If the cyst is large and presses against the urethra, causing urinary discomfort, local heat application or warm water sitz baths can be considered to alleviate the symptoms.
How is a prostate cyst treated?
The treatment method for prostate cysts depends on the size of the cyst and the clinical symptoms of the patient. If the volume of the prostate cyst is relatively small and does not cause compression to the surrounding tissues, the patient's clinical symptoms will not be pronounced, and in such cases, no special treatment is required - regular follow-up examinations of the prostate cysts will suffice. For some patients with prostate cysts where the cyst is relatively large and likely to compress the surrounding tissues, symptoms such as perineal pain and discomfort may occur. In such cases, the cyst can be removed surgically. Generally, after surgery, it is advisable to drink plenty of water and urinate frequently to reduce the likelihood of prostate inflammation. Additionally, it is important to have regular prostate check-ups post-surgery.
Can a prostate cyst cause lower abdominal pain?
Simple prostate cysts generally have no symptoms. Larger prostate cysts may compress the urethra, causing difficulty in urination, and pressure on the rectum may cause difficulty in defecation. If prostate cysts are accompanied by prostatitis, this can cause lower abdominal pain. Pain may not only be in the lower abdomen, but can also occur in the lumbosacral area, perineum, groin area, and testicles, presenting symptoms of discomfort. There may also be abnormalities in urination, such as increased frequency of urination, urgency, incomplete urination, increased nocturia, split stream, difficulty urinating, and waiting for urine flow, among other symptoms. Therefore, if lower abdominal pain occurs with a prostate cyst, it is worth considering its association with prostatitis, and treatment can be administered accordingly based on methods used for prostatitis.
Is there a problem with a prostatic cyst?
Smaller prostate cysts generally do not affect the body or urine excretion, and treatment may not be necessary in such cases. However, if a prostate cyst becomes infected, develops stones, or is large enough to compress the urethra or bladder neck, it can obstruct urine flow, commonly causing difficulty urinating or even urinary retention. Compression of the rectum can also lead to difficulties in both urination and defecation. Therefore, small prostate cysts may not require intervention, but larger ones with compressive symptoms need surgical treatment. In cases of infection, symptomatic treatment is sufficient. The diagnosis of prostate cysts is usually confirmed through ultrasound examination of the urinary system. For larger cysts, typical surgical options include ultrasound-guided puncture or transurethral resection of the prostate cyst.
How to treat prostatic cysts?
Prostate cysts are benign lesions of the prostate, and most patients do not experience any symptoms. They are generally discovered during ultrasound examinations at medical check-ups. For these asymptomatic prostate cysts, no special treatment is necessary; monitoring the cyst size through ultrasound every six months to a year is sufficient. However, some patients may experience recurrent prostatitis due to the presence of the cysts, and even develop prostate stones. If symptoms are not severe, oral traditional Chinese medicines can be taken, or local heat application, warm water sitz baths can be used to alleviate urinary discomfort. If the cyst is large enough to compress the urethra, causing urinary retention, early surgical intervention to remove the cyst is recommended.