Patient's question:
When I went to the toilet recently, I always felt a lot of pain in my penis and couldn't urinate. When I had a thorough check-up at the hospital, the doctor said I had prostate stones and that medication could help pass the stones. I'm a bit skeptical about that, so I want to ask the doctor if prostate stones can actually be passed out?Doctor's answer:
Prostate stones are not easy to pass out, but taking medication can help with urination and also aid in breaking down the stones, which is known as lithotripsy. This can help the stones pass out, although it is not guaranteed. Using medication is always better than not using it. Patients with stones should avoid foods high in purine metabolism, as high purine metabolism contributes to the development of stones. For prostate stone patients, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications, while delayed treatment may affect fertility.