Can prostate stones be removed?

Written by Wang Jian
Urology
Updated on August 31, 2024
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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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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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Can prostate stones be expelled?

The location of prostate stones is often deep, making it difficult to treat through external measures, so it is not recommended to undertake procedures to expel them. Most patients with prostate stones do not experience discomfort and do not require special treatment. However, if the presence of the stones repeatedly causes urinary tract infections, it is advisable to promptly use antibiotics to control the infection. If the stones are large and cause significant symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, pain during urination, or even hematuria or hemospermia, surgical removal of the stones may be considered. However, surgical treatment can have certain side effects, especially in young males, as it may affect sexual function. If the symptoms are not severe, it is better not to consider surgical 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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Do prostate stones need treatment?

Prostate stones do not require treatment. Prostate stones refer to a hard or slightly black and hard substance similar to stones found inside the prostate gland during surgery. If a stone analysis is conducted, it indeed contains calcium. Generally, the formation of prostate stones may be due to previous episodes of prostatitis. After an episode of prostatitis, there may be some calcification and deposits of calcium in the prostate, and over time, an accumulation of calcium in this area may form a small stone. Additionally, the prostate is a gland that has a secretory function, and in such cases, some impurities may accumulate inside it and eventually could also become a stone. Generally, prostate stones are not very large, and usually, they do not cause any clinical symptoms. If prostate stones are only discovered during a physical examination and are very small with no clinical symptoms, then no special treatment is required, and observation is sufficient.

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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.