Patient's question:
How is prostate stone treatedDoctor's answer:
Treatment of Prostate Stones: For most small, numerous, asymptomatic stones discovered during routine X-ray examinations, treatment is often not required. For stones with symptoms but without severe infection, prostate massage and the use of antibiotics can help control symptoms, followed by follow-up to monitor changes in stone size. When stones are accompanied by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) can be performed, with the aim of removing as many stones as possible. For large and numerous stones, transperineal prostatectomy and stone extraction may sometimes be necessary, along with simple prostatectomy and stone removal.When prostate stones are accompanied by chronic prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis, symptomatic treatment is the primary approach. This may include warm sitz baths, antibiotics, and urological spasmolytics to alleviate posterior urethral irritation symptoms. True prostate stones are generally rare and most do not require treatment. Although some may cause symptoms, the prognosis is usually favorable, and surgery is rarely needed for most cases. Therefore, when a diagnosis of prostate stones is confirmed, there is no need to panic. Active treatment and regular follow-up are essential.