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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Prostate Calculi Causes and Symptoms

The appearance of prostate stones is mostly due to previous prostate calcifications or calcification spots that gradually form prostate stones. The formation of prostate calcifications and calcification spots is directly related to prostatitis. Most patients with prostate stones do not experience discomfort. For those prostate stones that do not cause symptoms, no special treatment is necessary. However, some patients may experience frequent urination, urgency, incomplete voiding, and even recurring attacks of prostatitis due to the presence of prostate stones. In such cases, active anti-inflammatory treatment is required. When necessary, warm sitz baths can be taken, or oral medications that improve urinary discomfort can be used for treatment.

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How to deal with prostate stones?

Smaller prostate stones generally do not impact the human body and do not cause noticeable symptoms. However, if prostate stones are accompanied by prostatitis and prostate enlargement, they can lead to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, incomplete urination, painful urination, difficulty urinating, and waiting for urination. For these symptoms, symptomatic treatment is sufficient, following the treatment methods for prostatitis and prostate enlargement. If prostate stones are large enough to affect urination, causing difficulty in urination or even urinary retention; if large prostate stones protrude into the bladder causing difficulty in urination, then surgery is required to treat this condition. The surgery generally involves minimally invasive transurethral prostate stone surgery or open surgery.

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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 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.

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How are prostate stones formed?

The formation of prostate stones is mainly due to prostatic calcification. Prostatic calcification generally occurs after an individual has suffered from prostatitis. During the healing process of prostatitis, fibrosis and calcium deposits occur in the local prostatic tissue forming calcification foci, which gradually develop into stones. In some patients, stones form gradually due to the blockage of the prostatic ducts. Many patients with prostate stones do not experience discomfort, and for those without symptoms, special treatment may not be necessary. However, some patients may experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and incomplete voiding due to the presence of prostate stones. For such cases, local physiotherapy and warm sitz baths can be used to alleviate the symptoms.