Can prostate stones be eliminated?

Written by Wang Jian
Urology
Updated on September 03, 2024
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Prostate stones are stones formed in the ducts or acini of the prostate, and their occurrence is somewhat related to the blockage of these ducts. Prostate stones generally do not exhibit obvious symptoms. However, accompanying conditions such as prostate hyperplasia or prostatitis can lead to abnormal urination. The main clinical symptoms include frequent urination, urgent urination, incomplete emptying, increased nocturia, and difficulty urinating. Accompanied by chronic prostatitis, there may also be discomfort in the lumbar and perineal regions, potentially leading to sexual dysfunction in patients. Larger prostate stones can cause urinary retention and press on the rectum, resulting in difficulty defecating. In general, prostate stones are difficult to expel from the body. Symptomatic treatment is usually sufficient, but surgical treatment might be considered for particularly large stones.

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How long does it take to expel prostate stones?

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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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 prostatic calculi cause hematuria?

Patients with prostate stones can have symptoms of hematuria. Prostate stones can be simply classified as exogenous, endogenous, or primary, forming within the prostate cells and acini. Many patients experience local pain, and some also suffer from urinary symptoms such as dysuria, urgency, and frequency. Hematuria is the presence of abnormal red blood cells in urine, visible under high magnification with more than or equal to three red blood cells, qualifying as hematuria. Some patients may find blood in their urine during the second urination after experiencing colic pain, attributed to red blood cells that have not yet entered the bladder after the first passage of stones. Patients with prostate stones may experience urinary tract irritation signs, along with urgency, dysuria, and possibly hematuria.

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What is good to eat for prostate stones?

People with prostate stones should avoid eating persimmons, especially the seeds. This is because persimmon seeds contain tannins which can easily form bonds in the stomach and intestines. Once entering the bloodstream, they can lead to the formation of clots, so it's advised not to eat persimmons. Additionally, it is important to drink plenty of water and consume fruits and vegetables that promote urination, such as watermelons. It is also advisable to avoid eating hot pot and drinking strong spirits like Baijiu. Prostate stones can potentially cause infections, which may not be immediately noticeable. However, consuming alcohol, seafood, or hot pot can aggravate these infections, leading to more severe inflammation.

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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)