Can prostate stones be passed through urine?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 02, 2024
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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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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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Is a 6mm prostate calculus serious?

A 6mm prostate stone is not severe. Typically, patients with such stones do not experience discomfort, and most cases are discovered during ultrasound examinations at physical check-ups. These asymptomatic prostate stones do not require special treatment. However, some patients may experience recurrent prostate inflammation due to the presence of stones, or symptoms such as a feeling of heaviness in the anus or lower abdomen. These conditions require timely anti-inflammatory treatment. If necessary, medications like Prostakor tablets or Prostasure capsules can be taken orally to alleviate symptoms. Treatments like warm water sitz baths or localized therapy can also be administered. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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 you drink alcohol with prostate stones?

Prostatic stones are mainly caused by inflammation of the prostate, which leads to calcification foci and plaques within the gland, resulting in the formation of prostatic stones. Patients with prostatic stones should not consume alcohol, as alcohol can stimulate the prostate gland, causing congestion and swelling, exacerbating symptoms of prostatitis, and increasing the formation of prostatic stones. Therefore, it is recommended that patients drink more water, follow a light and easily digestible diet, avoid alcohol, and refrain from consuming spicy foods.

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How to deal with prostate stones?

Smaller prostate stones generally do not impact the human body and do not cause noticeable symptoms. However, if prostate stones are accompanied by prostatitis and prostate enlargement, they can lead to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, incomplete urination, painful urination, difficulty urinating, and waiting for urination. For these symptoms, symptomatic treatment is sufficient, following the treatment methods for prostatitis and prostate enlargement. If prostate stones are large enough to affect urination, causing difficulty in urination or even urinary retention; if large prostate stones protrude into the bladder causing difficulty in urination, then surgery is required to treat this condition. The surgery generally involves minimally invasive transurethral prostate stone surgery or open surgery.