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

Written by Wang Jian
Urology
Updated on September 14, 2024
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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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Prostate cysts should be seen in the urology department.

Prostate cysts are a benign lesion of the prostate, and if one has a prostate cyst, it is necessary to seek treatment in the urology department of a hospital. In the case of prostate cysts, if no discomfort symptoms are caused, there generally is no need for special treatment. However, some patients might experience symptoms similar to those of prostatitis due to the presence of cysts, such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. For such cases, local hot compresses can be applied, or oral medications like Prostakang tablets and Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Controlled Release Tablets may be used to improve symptoms of urinary discomfort. If the cyst is large and compresses the urethra, even causing urinary retention, it is recommended to opt for surgery as soon as possible. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a clinical doctor, according to the specific situation.)

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Should a prostatic cyst be operated on?

Whether prostate cysts require surgical treatment mainly depends on the size of the cyst. If the cyst is small and the patient does not experience discomfort, there is no need for special treatment. However, if the cyst is large, compressing the urethra, or even causing urinary retention, it is advisable to undergo surgery as soon as possible to remove the cyst, relieve the pressure on the urethra, and restore smooth urination. However, most prostate cysts do not cause any discomfort and generally do not require special treatment. If there are symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, or incomplete urination, local physiotherapy can be performed, such as warm water sitz baths, or taking oral tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained release tablets to improve urinary discomfort.

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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 affect fertility?

Prostate cysts do not affect male fertility issues, as the major factor influencing male fertility is sperm quality. If you are concerned about fertility, it is advisable to visit the urology department of a hospital for a routine semen analysis to ensure there are no issues with sperm quality. As long as the sperm quality is fine, there is no need to worry about fertility. Most patients with prostate cysts do not experience any discomfort and do not require special treatment. However, some larger prostate cysts may compress the urethra, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, incomplete urination, or complete blockage of the urethra causing urinary retention. In such cases, surgery to remove the cyst may be considered to restore normal urine flow.

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What department should I go to for a prostate cyst?

The appearance of prostate cysts is primarily due to the gradual formation after the blockage of the gland's small tubes. If diagnosed with a prostate cyst, it is necessary to visit the urology department of a hospital promptly. Most patients with prostate cysts do not experience discomfort, and these cysts are generally discovered during ultrasound examinations in physical check-ups. For such small cysts without any discomfort, special treatment is usually not necessary. If symptoms like frequent urination, urgent urination, or incomplete bladder emptying occur, improvements can be made via local hot compresses or warm sitz baths. If the cyst is large and compresses the urethra, causing urinary retention, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible to remove the cyst and restore the flow of urination.