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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Can a prostate cyst heal by itself?

For prostate cysts, they generally cannot heal on their own. Although the cysts are benign, active treatment is still necessary. It's recommended to visit the urology department to complete relevant examinations, such as a biopsy to clarify the diagnosis. If there are no symptoms, conservative treatment may be sufficient. However, if there are severe symptoms like frequent urination, painful urination, or the presence of blood in urine, active surgical intervention is required to prevent other discomforts. Additionally, rest, diet, keeping the area clean and dry, changing dressings regularly, and taking antibiotics if necessary to control infections are important.

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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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How to treat prostatic cysts?

Prostate cysts are benign lesions of the prostate, and most patients do not experience any symptoms. They are generally discovered during ultrasound examinations at medical check-ups. For these asymptomatic prostate cysts, no special treatment is necessary; monitoring the cyst size through ultrasound every six months to a year is sufficient. However, some patients may experience recurrent prostatitis due to the presence of the cysts, and even develop prostate stones. If symptoms are not severe, oral traditional Chinese medicines can be taken, or local heat application, warm water sitz baths can be used to alleviate urinary discomfort. If the cyst is large enough to compress the urethra, causing urinary retention, early surgical intervention to remove the cyst is recommended.

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Is there a problem with a prostatic cyst?

Smaller prostate cysts generally do not affect the body or urine excretion, and treatment may not be necessary in such cases. However, if a prostate cyst becomes infected, develops stones, or is large enough to compress the urethra or bladder neck, it can obstruct urine flow, commonly causing difficulty urinating or even urinary retention. Compression of the rectum can also lead to difficulties in both urination and defecation. Therefore, small prostate cysts may not require intervention, but larger ones with compressive symptoms need surgical treatment. In cases of infection, symptomatic treatment is sufficient. The diagnosis of prostate cysts is usually confirmed through ultrasound examination of the urinary system. For larger cysts, typical surgical options include ultrasound-guided puncture or transurethral resection of the prostate cyst.

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Can a prostate cyst cause lower abdominal pain?

Simple prostate cysts generally have no symptoms. Larger prostate cysts may compress the urethra, causing difficulty in urination, and pressure on the rectum may cause difficulty in defecation. If prostate cysts are accompanied by prostatitis, this can cause lower abdominal pain. Pain may not only be in the lower abdomen, but can also occur in the lumbosacral area, perineum, groin area, and testicles, presenting symptoms of discomfort. There may also be abnormalities in urination, such as increased frequency of urination, urgency, incomplete urination, increased nocturia, split stream, difficulty urinating, and waiting for urine flow, among other symptoms. Therefore, if lower abdominal pain occurs with a prostate cyst, it is worth considering its association with prostatitis, and treatment can be administered accordingly based on methods used for prostatitis.