Prostate Calculi Causes and Symptoms

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 09, 2024
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The appearance of prostate stones is mostly due to previous prostate calcifications or calcification spots that gradually form prostate stones. The formation of prostate calcifications and calcification spots is directly related to prostatitis. Most patients with prostate stones do not experience discomfort. For those prostate stones that do not cause symptoms, no special treatment is necessary. However, some patients may experience frequent urination, urgency, incomplete voiding, and even recurring attacks of prostatitis due to the presence of prostate stones. In such cases, active anti-inflammatory treatment is required. When necessary, warm sitz baths can be taken, or oral medications that improve urinary discomfort can be used for treatment.

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What is good to eat for prostate stones?

People with prostate stones should avoid eating persimmons, especially the seeds. This is because persimmon seeds contain tannins which can easily form bonds in the stomach and intestines. Once entering the bloodstream, they can lead to the formation of clots, so it's advised not to eat persimmons. Additionally, it is important to drink plenty of water and consume fruits and vegetables that promote urination, such as watermelons. It is also advisable to avoid eating hot pot and drinking strong spirits like Baijiu. Prostate stones can potentially cause infections, which may not be immediately noticeable. However, consuming alcohol, seafood, or hot pot can aggravate these infections, leading to more severe inflammation.

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What are the symptoms of prostate stones?

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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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.

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Can prostate stones be passed through urine?

Prostate stones cannot be excreted through urination, as they generally form inside the prostate gland. If the stones are not large, most patients do not experience any discomfort and do not require special treatment. If the presence of the stones repeatedly triggers prostate inflammation, this condition can be managed simply by using targeted antibiotics to control the infection. However, if the prostate stones are relatively large and significantly impact the patient’s life, such as causing repeated infections, hematuria (blood in urine), or hemospermia (blood in semen), then surgical intervention may be considered.

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Does prostate stones cause frequent urination?

Prostate stones can indeed lead to frequent urination. The presence of stones in the prostate can stimulate the urinary meatus, creating an urge to urinate, which can lead to frequent urination. Repeated stimulation of the urethra can similarly cause a sensation of frequent urination. Urgency, frequency, and painful urination are signs of urinary tract irritation. Generally, any irritation in the urinary tract can cause these three typical symptoms to appear, which could be due to inflammation, stones, tumors, or other foreign bodies, etc. It is recommended that patients visit a regular hospital for examination and treatment to identify the cause and receive appropriate treatment, and not to delay the condition. Each situation should be analyzed specifically, and one should not blindly follow some folk remedies.