Can prostate stones be expelled?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 22, 2024
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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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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 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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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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Can prostatic calculi cause hematuria?

Patients with prostate stones can have symptoms of hematuria. Prostate stones can be simply classified as exogenous, endogenous, or primary, forming within the prostate cells and acini. Many patients experience local pain, and some also suffer from urinary symptoms such as dysuria, urgency, and frequency. Hematuria is the presence of abnormal red blood cells in urine, visible under high magnification with more than or equal to three red blood cells, qualifying as hematuria. Some patients may find blood in their urine during the second urination after experiencing colic pain, attributed to red blood cells that have not yet entered the bladder after the first passage of stones. Patients with prostate stones may experience urinary tract irritation signs, along with urgency, dysuria, and possibly hematuria.

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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.