What does lower abdominal pain due to a prostate cyst mean?

Written by Wang Jian
Urology
Updated on September 14, 2024
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If the prostate cyst is very small, there are no symptoms. However, sometimes a prostate cyst may be accompanied by prostatitis, presenting symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, incomplete urination, and pain in the bladder area, perineum, or sacral region. If the prostate cyst is relatively large, it can compress the internal opening of the urethra, causing difficulty in urination, and even acute urinary retention. During acute urinary retention, the patient may also experience abdominal pain. When the prostate cyst is large, it can also compress the rectum, causing difficulty in defecation. Therefore, lower abdominal pain is not necessarily caused by a prostate cyst, and it is best to undergo further examination to determine the specific cause.

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How does a prostate cyst heal itself?

Prostate cysts, belonging to cystic lesions of the prostate, are currently considered a benign condition, generally not malignant and do not heal on their own. If the cyst is small, patients generally do not have any discomfort, and it is usually discovered during a medical examination through ultrasound. If the cyst is large, it may compress the prostate and the urethra, causing symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and incomplete bladder emptying. If these symptoms occur, consider taking warm sitz baths or orally administering medications that improve urinary discomfort for treatment. If the cyst is very large and compresses the urethra, causing urinary retention, it is advised to consider prostate cyst puncture or surgical intervention. (Medication should be taken under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Prostate cysts should be seen in the urology department.

Prostate cysts are a benign lesion of the prostate, and if one has a prostate cyst, it is necessary to seek treatment in the urology department of a hospital. In the case of prostate cysts, if no discomfort symptoms are caused, there generally is no need for special treatment. However, some patients might experience symptoms similar to those of prostatitis due to the presence of cysts, such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. For such cases, local hot compresses can be applied, or oral medications like Prostakang tablets and Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Controlled Release Tablets may be used to improve symptoms of urinary discomfort. If the cyst is large and compresses the urethra, even causing urinary retention, it is recommended to opt for surgery as soon as possible. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a clinical doctor, according to the specific situation.)

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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 is inside a prostate cyst?

Cysts are generally benign, possibly containing fluid and cystic fluid, etc. Therefore, if symptoms occur, it is recommended to visit the urology department for further examinations. When necessary, a biopsy through aspiration might be needed. Subsequently, follow-up plans should be based on the results. If confirmed, it is advisable to have surgical removal. Regular rest and attention to diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, avoiding overwork, reducing activity, especially strenuous activity, and making necessary adjustments are recommended. However, if there is suspicion of malignancy, active surgical intervention is needed to prevent further harm.