Patient's question:
I am 26 years old. I previously had prostate stones and recently feel that my sex life is not going well either. Do prostate stones cause frequent urination and pain?Doctor's answer:
The prostate is an accessory gland of the male reproductive system. The fluid secreted by the prostate nourishes sperm, ensuring their normal vitality. However, this prostatic fluid, along with shed epithelial cells from the prostate, constitutes the main material for prostatic stones. When a person suffers from prostatitis or prostatic diverticula, the gland can become obstructed, preventing the secretion from being expelled. This obstruction further facilitates the gradual formation of stones from inorganic salts. Most patients with prostatic stones remain asymptomatic, with stones remaining in the prostate for over a decade without causing discomfort. If the stones are larger, symptoms such as frequent urination, hematuria, difficulty urinating, and pain may occur.