What are the symptoms of prostate stones?

Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
Updated on September 17, 2024
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Simple prostate stones do not cause any discomforting symptoms. However, if the patient also suffers from prostatitis, symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, urinary bifurcation, and discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen and perineum may occur. Prostate stones are primarily caused by calcification and proliferation within the prostate gland due to prostatitis. The main treatment for patients with prostate stones is to address the prostatitis. Once the prostatitis is cured, the stones will not continue to increase. Prostatitis can be treated under the guidance of a doctor with some anti-inflammatory medications.

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What are the symptoms of prostate calcification stones?

The prostate may have calcifications, calcification spots, or stones, and most patients do not have any discomfort symptoms, making it difficult to detect. Generally, prostate calcifications, spots, or stones are discovered during ultrasound examinations in routine physical check-ups. For patients without any symptoms, no special treatment is required. Some patients may experience perineal or lower abdominal distension and heaviness, and some may exhibit symptoms similar to prostatitis, such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying. In such cases, symptomatic treatment with medications to improve urinary discomfort may be sufficient; no special treatment is needed.

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How are prostate stones formed?

The formation of prostate stones is mainly due to prostatic calcification. Prostatic calcification generally occurs after an individual has suffered from prostatitis. During the healing process of prostatitis, fibrosis and calcium deposits occur in the local prostatic tissue forming calcification foci, which gradually develop into stones. In some patients, stones form gradually due to the blockage of the prostatic ducts. Many patients with prostate stones do not experience discomfort, and for those without symptoms, special treatment may not be necessary. However, some patients may experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and incomplete voiding due to the presence of prostate stones. For such cases, local physiotherapy and warm sitz baths can be used to alleviate the symptoms.

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Prostate Calculus Symptoms

Most patients with prostate stones do not have any discomfort symptoms and are usually not detected. In most cases, prostate stones are discovered during physical examinations through ultrasonography. For such asymptomatic prostate stones, no special treatment is necessary. Some individuals may experience chronic prostate irritation due to the presence of prostate stones, leading to prostatitis or even hematospermia. In such cases, symptomatic treatment is recommended, and if an infection occurs, antibiotics should be used promptly for treatment. In daily life, it is advised to avoid prolonged sitting and holding urine, abstain from alcohol consumption, and engage in appropriate exercise to improve symptoms. If the prostate stones are large and symptoms are more pronounced, such as severe urinary frequency, urgency, pain, or bloody urine, surgical treatment may be considered.

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Can prostatic calculi patients take sitz baths?

Yes. Prostatic calculi generally result from the accumulation of prostatic fluid and are mostly a manifestation of chronic prostatitis. If the prostatic calculi are asymptomatic, no treatment is required. If chronic prostatitis is present along with symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, incomplete emptying, increased nocturia, urinary splitting, and pain in the lumbar sacral and perineal areas, warm water sitz baths are recommended. Warm water sitz baths typically use water at about 42°C, conducted twice daily, morning and evening, each lasting 20 minutes. It is also best to use some medication to improve symptoms, such as antibiotics and drugs that reduce urethral resistance and suppress bladder spasms. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid prolonged sitting and holding urine, and to reduce consumption of spicy and stimulating foods. Larger prostatic stones are generally treated surgically.

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Can prostatic calculi cause hematuria?

Prostate stones can cause hematuria, but this is relatively rare. Typically, a small amount of blood flows from the urethral opening after urination, but most patients with prostate stones do not experience discomfort and do not require special treatment. If prostate stones occasionally cause hematuria, it is generally not a serious issue and does not require special treatment. If hematuria occurs frequently and is accompanied by prostate pain, frequent urination, urgency, or other symptoms that significantly impact the patient's life, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking.