Patient's question:
I have prostatic calculi, and the doctor said that surgery is needed to treat them. Can prostatic calculi be left untreated?Doctor's answer:
Hello! For most small and numerous prostate stones accidentally discovered during routine X-ray examinations, if they remain asymptomatic and stationary, treatment is often not required. Regular X-ray follow-ups are sufficient to dynamically monitor any changes in the size of the stones. However, if the prostate stones lead to urinary tract infections, chronic prostatitis, or are combined with conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, the presence of the stones can negatively impact the treatment of other associated symptoms, and surgical intervention should be considered. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for examination as soon as possible. After a definitive diagnosis, symptomatic treatment should be administered.