How long does it take to expel prostate stones?

Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
Updated on September 11, 2024
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Prostatic calculi are essentially calcification spots or patches within the prostate gland. They cannot be expelled from the body and primarily result from prior prostate inflammation, which leads to glandular calcification. This condition does not require treatment and does not affect the patient's health. If the patient with prostatic calculi also suffers from prostatitis, it is necessary to treat the prostatitis with medication. Patients can visit the urology department at local hospitals for examination and treatment.

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Can prostate stones be removed?

Prostate stones are typically very small and do not cause any discomfort to the patient. However, if accompanied by conditions such as prostate enlargement or prostatitis, urinary abnormalities such as frequent urination, urgency, terminal hematuria, and difficulty urinating may occur. In the usual treatment of prostate stones, if symptoms are present, they are mostly caused by prostatitis. Treating the prostatitis is sufficient, and it is not necessary to remove the stones. However, if the prostate stones are very large, traditional open surgery, which involves the removal of prostate stones through the urethra, can be used. This is generally suitable for younger patients. It is often difficult to remove prostate stones, but a similar effect can generally be achieved through minimally invasive surgery.

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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 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.

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Prostate Calculus Symptoms

Most patients with prostate stones do not have any discomfort symptoms and are usually not detected. In most cases, prostate stones are discovered during physical examinations through ultrasonography. For such asymptomatic prostate stones, no special treatment is necessary. Some individuals may experience chronic prostate irritation due to the presence of prostate stones, leading to prostatitis or even hematospermia. In such cases, symptomatic treatment is recommended, and if an infection occurs, antibiotics should be used promptly for treatment. In daily life, it is advised to avoid prolonged sitting and holding urine, abstain from alcohol consumption, and engage in appropriate exercise to improve symptoms. If the prostate stones are large and symptoms are more pronounced, such as severe urinary frequency, urgency, pain, or bloody urine, surgical treatment may be considered.

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Is drinking water effective for prostate stones?

Patients with prostate stones drinking more water will not achieve the purpose of treatment because the texture of the prostate is relatively dense and the ducts of the prostate are fine. It is difficult for the stones to be expelled through the prostate ducts, and drinking more water will not have a significant effect on the treatment of prostate stones. If a patient has prostate stones without any discomfort, there may be no need for special treatment. However, if prostate stones cause repeated prostate inflammations, timely use of antibiotics to control the infection is advisable. If the presence of prostate stones repeatedly causes prostate inflammation, or even prostate pain, and significantly affects the patient's life and work, surgery to remove the stones may be considered. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)