What does prostate cyst mean?

Written by Wang Jian
Urology
Updated on September 09, 2024
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Prostate cysts occur due to congenital or acquired cystic changes in the prostate gland. Small prostate cysts usually do not exhibit any symptoms. However, if an infection or stones are present, it can lead to symptoms such as frequent urination, urinary urgency, strained urination, and a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. When the prostate cyst is large, it can compress the urethra or the neck of the bladder, obstructing urine flow, which may lead to frequent urination, urgency, difficulty in urinating, a thin urine stream, and even urinary retention. Additionally, it may compress the rectum, causing difficulty in defecation. If the prostate cyst is asymptomatic, no treatment is necessary. Surgical treatment may be considered for large or symptomatic prostate cysts, or treatment could be administered via transrectal prostate cyst puncture.

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Should a prostatic cyst be operated on?

Whether prostate cysts require surgical treatment mainly depends on the size of the cyst. If the cyst is small and the patient does not experience discomfort, there is no need for special treatment. However, if the cyst is large, compressing the urethra, or even causing urinary retention, it is advisable to undergo surgery as soon as possible to remove the cyst, relieve the pressure on the urethra, and restore smooth urination. However, most prostate cysts do not cause any discomfort and generally do not require special treatment. If there are symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, or incomplete urination, local physiotherapy can be performed, such as warm water sitz baths, or taking oral tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained release tablets to improve urinary discomfort.

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Can a prostate cyst cause lower abdominal pain?

Simple prostate cysts generally have no symptoms. Larger prostate cysts may compress the urethra, causing difficulty in urination, and pressure on the rectum may cause difficulty in defecation. If prostate cysts are accompanied by prostatitis, this can cause lower abdominal pain. Pain may not only be in the lower abdomen, but can also occur in the lumbosacral area, perineum, groin area, and testicles, presenting symptoms of discomfort. There may also be abnormalities in urination, such as increased frequency of urination, urgency, incomplete urination, increased nocturia, split stream, difficulty urinating, and waiting for urine flow, among other symptoms. Therefore, if lower abdominal pain occurs with a prostate cyst, it is worth considering its association with prostatitis, and treatment can be administered accordingly based on methods used for prostatitis.

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Is there a treatment method for prostate cysts?

Prostate cysts are a benign condition of the prostate, generally discovered during ultrasonic examinations of the urinary system. The treatment for prostate cysts primarily depends on the size of the cyst and whether it can cause related symptoms. If the prostate cyst is small and asymptomatic, it may not require treatment. However, if the cyst is large, it can compress the bladder, leading to urethral blockage, and cause symptoms like difficulty urinating, frequent urination, urgency, or even urinary retention, and can also compress the rectum causing difficulty in defecation. In such cases where these symptoms are present, surgical treatment is needed. There are two types of surgeries: one is the percutaneous treatment of the prostate cyst and the other is transurethral resection of the prostate.

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What effects do prostate cysts have?

Prostate cysts are caused by either congenital or acquired factors leading to cystic changes in the prostate. If a prostate cyst becomes infected, it can press on the urethra, causing difficulty in urination. The most common symptoms include frequent urination, urgent urination, straining during urination, and hesitancy. In severe cases, urinary retention may occur, generally seen in larger prostate cysts or cysts that grow towards the neck of the bladder. Generally, smaller prostate cysts do not cause a series of symptoms, and those causing symptoms are usually larger than 3 centimeters. Upon the occurrence of a prostate cyst, a urinary system ultrasound examination should be performed. Cysts without symptoms do not require treatment, while symptomatic cysts can be managed through cyst aspiration or transurethral resection surgery.

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Does a prostatic cyst require surgery?

Whether patients with prostate cysts need surgical treatment mainly depends on the specific size of the cyst and whether it causes discomfort symptoms. If the cyst is relatively small and the patient does not have any discomfort symptoms, no special treatment is necessary. However, if the cyst is relatively large, causing discomfort during urination, severely leading to difficulty in urination, or even urinary retention, surgical treatment can be considered. Generally, cyst puncture and aspiration might be performed first to relieve the pressure of the cyst on the urethra and improve symptoms. If the effects of puncture and aspiration are not satisfactory, surgical removal of the cyst may be considered.