Can prostate cysts heal by themselves?

Written by Wang Jian
Urology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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Prostatic cysts generally cannot heal on their own. They are cystic expansions within the prostatic ducts or acini. If a prostatic cyst is small, it typically does not cause any symptoms or harm to the body, and regular follow-up is sufficient. However, if a prostatic cyst is large, it can compress the urethra, leading to difficulty urinating or even urinary retention. If it presses on the rectum, it can also cause difficulty defecating. Larger prostatic cysts that cause symptoms may require surgical treatment, which can be done through open surgery or transurethrally to remove the cyst. Therefore, if a prostatic cyst is asymptomatic, it does not need treatment; if it is large and symptomatic, surgical treatment can be considered.

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

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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Can prostate cysts heal by themselves?

Prostatic cysts generally cannot heal on their own. They are cystic expansions within the prostatic ducts or acini. If a prostatic cyst is small, it typically does not cause any symptoms or harm to the body, and regular follow-up is sufficient. However, if a prostatic cyst is large, it can compress the urethra, leading to difficulty urinating or even urinary retention. If it presses on the rectum, it can also cause difficulty defecating. Larger prostatic cysts that cause symptoms may require surgical treatment, which can be done through open surgery or transurethrally to remove the cyst. Therefore, if a prostatic cyst is asymptomatic, it does not need treatment; if it is large and symptomatic, surgical treatment can be considered.

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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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Can prostate cysts turn into cancer?

Prostate cysts and prostate cancer are not causally related. The causes, clinical manifestations, and prognoses of these two diseases are completely different. Prostate cysts are benign and generally do not significantly affect the patient; most patients do not have any discomfort, so prostate cysts will not turn into prostate cancer. If a prostate cyst is diagnosed, regular follow-up ultrasound examinations to monitor the specific size and changes of the cyst are sufficient; there is no need to worry about the cyst transforming into cancer. If the cyst is large and presses against the urethra, causing urinary discomfort, local heat application or warm water sitz baths can be considered to alleviate the symptoms.

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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.