Patient's question:
Small rebound pain for a few daysDoctor's answer:
Hello, prostatic calculi generally refer to stones originating within the prostatic acini and ducts. Their etiology is believed to be related to urine reflux, calcium, salts, and the stasis of secretions. The diameter of prostatic calculi can be as small as 1 millimeter and as large as 3-4 millimeters, with most being the size of rice grains to peas. The number can range from one to hundreds. They are more common in middle-aged and elderly males over 40. The obstruction caused by stones and the stimulation of the ducts and acini can lead to prostatitis, causing congestion and desquamation of the acinar epithelium and fibrosis of the gland. If the inflammation progresses or becomes purulent, it can lead to periprostatic inflammation. Severe infections may even form prostatic abscesses or rupture into the perineum, rectum, or urethra.It is recommended that you visit our urology department for consultation. The principle of treating prostatic calculi is as follows: For patients with chronic prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis, active symptomatic treatment targeting inflammation should be administered. In addition to antibiotic therapy, attention should be paid to the drainage of prostatic fluid, and regular prostatic massage should be performed to alleviate the obstruction caused by stones. For patients with prostatic calculi combined with benign prostatic hyperplasia, surgical intervention may be performed to relieve urinary tract obstruction and achieve the goal of stone removal.