Can prostate stones be eliminated?

Written by Wang Jian
Urology
Updated on September 03, 2024
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Prostate stones are stones formed in the ducts or acini of the prostate, and their occurrence is somewhat related to the blockage of these ducts. Prostate stones generally do not exhibit obvious symptoms. However, accompanying conditions such as prostate hyperplasia or prostatitis can lead to abnormal urination. The main clinical symptoms include frequent urination, urgent urination, incomplete emptying, increased nocturia, and difficulty urinating. Accompanied by chronic prostatitis, there may also be discomfort in the lumbar and perineal regions, potentially leading to sexual dysfunction in patients. Larger prostate stones can cause urinary retention and press on the rectum, resulting in difficulty defecating. In general, prostate stones are difficult to expel from the body. Symptomatic treatment is usually sufficient, but surgical treatment might be considered for particularly large stones.

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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 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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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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Can prostate stones be expelled?

The location of prostate stones is often deep, making it difficult to treat through external measures, so it is not recommended to undertake procedures to expel them. Most patients with prostate stones do not experience discomfort and do not require special treatment. However, if the presence of the stones repeatedly causes urinary tract infections, it is advisable to promptly use antibiotics to control the infection. If the stones are large and cause significant symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, pain during urination, or even hematuria or hemospermia, surgical removal of the stones may be considered. However, surgical treatment can have certain side effects, especially in young males, as it may affect sexual function. If the symptoms are not severe, it is better not to consider surgical treatment.

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Is prostatic calculus easy to treat?

Prostate stones are formed in the prostate acini and ducts. Most patients with prostate stones do not have any symptoms. Some patients may have concurrent prostatitis or prostate hyperplasia, resulting in abnormal urination. The main symptoms include frequent urination, urgent urination, difficulty urinating, hematuria, residual urine, along with discomfort in the lumbar and sacral regions, perineal discomfort, and sexual dysfunction. If prostate stones are asymptomatic, treatment is not required. However, if there are symptoms like abnormal urination or pain, treatment can be administered through medications. Broad-spectrum antibiotics such as levofloxacin are commonly used for about four weeks. Additionally, it is advisable to adhere to warm water sitz baths daily for 20 minutes to accelerate blood circulation in the prostate and improve symptoms. It is also recommended to avoid spicy and irritating foods, refrain from prolonged sitting, avoid holding in urine, and maintain a regular sexual life.