Patient's question:
These past few days, I've been experiencing some pain in my lower abdomen, especially when I go to the bathroom. Today, the hospital examination revealed that it's a prostatic cyst. I'm not familiar with it, so I'd like to ask, what are the precautions for treating a prostatic cyst?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Generally, it is caused by inflammation, leading to a fluid-filled cystic cavity in the prostate. The cavity usually contains pus. Currently, focus on treating the inflammation. Smaller, asymptomatic, and non-secondary infections do not require treatment. If it is larger than 2 cm, it may cause intestinal obstruction and requires treatment. Conservative treatment is ineffective, and aspiration can alleviate symptoms. If necessary, surgical incision and drainage is advisable. Patients facing prostatic cyst distress should follow the principle of symptomatic treatment promptly and should not avoid seeking medical attention. If the prostatic cyst does not improve with treatment, it is important to promptly adjust the treatment plan.