Patient's question:
My boyfriend has a small prostatic cyst. He has been putting off seeing a doctor for treatment. How is a small prostatic cyst treated?Doctor's answer:
Prostate small cysts are generally not treated, but they may persist and gradually decrease. If they grow to a certain extent, they may press on the urethra, causing difficulties in urination, a feeling of hesitation or obstruction during urination. If you don't experience these symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. It's important to avoid holding urine and consuming spicy foods. If you do experience these symptoms but they are not severe, you can use medications that help stabilize the smooth muscles of the urethra to regulate urination. If the prostate cyst is too large, less than one centimeter, surgical treatment such as needle puncture may be considered.