How are prostate stones formed?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 06, 2024
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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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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 expelled?

Prostatic calculi generally involve two aspects of diagnosis. One part is called prostatic urethral or urethral prostatic calculi, which can be simply understood as urethral calculi located in the prostatic region. The second type is calculi inside the prostate, commonly referred to as prostatic calcification. These are most commonly seen during prostatitis and while taking medications. Typically, these calculi are asymptomatic and do not require special treatment. However, the second type, which are the calculi in the prostatic urethra (urethral calculi located in the prostatic part), usually affect urination and require removal through minimally invasive surgery.

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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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Can prostate stones be eliminated?

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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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.