What to do if prostate enlargement is accompanied by stones or calcification

Prostate enlargement with stones or calcification can be treated by adjusting diet, taking medication as directed by the doctor, physical therapy, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, and surgical treatment. Prostate enlargement with stones or calcification may be related to pathological factors such as abnormal hormone levels, chronic inflammatory stimulation, urinary tract obstruction, metabolic disorders, genetic factors, etc.

1. Adjust your diet

Reduce the intake of high-fat and high-salt foods and avoid spicy and irritating foods that aggravate prostate congestion. Drink 1500-2000 ml of water every day to dilute urine, and eat pumpkin seeds, tomatoes and other foods rich in zinc and lycopene in moderation. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks, and maintain regular bowel movements to reduce pelvic pressure.

2. Take medication as directed by your doctor

Alpha-receptor blockers such as tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules can relax prostate smooth muscle, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors such as finasteride tablets can inhibit the production of dihydrotestosterone. Antibiotics such as levofloxacin tablets are required when accompanied by infection. Those with severe pain can use celecoxib capsules for a short period of time. All medications must be strictly followed in dosage and duration.

3. Physical therapy

Local hot compress can relieve pelvic muscle spasm, and microwave or short-wave physical therapy can promote the absorption of inflammation. Regularly perform levator exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and avoid long-term cycling on the perineum. People with urinary retention can try intermittent catheterization, but it needs to be done under professional guidance to prevent infection.

4. Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning

Longkuanshu Capsule improves dysuria, and Qianlie Shutong Capsule activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis. Acupuncture uses acupuncture points such as Guanyuan and Zhongji to regulate bladder gasification, and herbal tea can be used to drink plantain, money grass, etc. to diuretic and treat stranguria. Syndrome differentiation and treatment are required to avoid abusing tonic drugs to aggravate dampness and heat.

5. Surgical treatment

Transurethral resection of the prostate is suitable for patients with severe obstruction, and holmium laser lithotripsy is used to treat larger calcifications. Open surgery is only used in cases of large stones or suspected cancer. After surgery, a urinary catheter needs to be left in place and prophylactic antibiotics must be used, and strenuous exercise must be avoided during the recovery period.

You should maintain moderate exercise on a daily basis, such as walking or Tai Chi, to avoid sitting for long periods of time which may compress the prostate. Regularly review ultrasound to monitor changes in the condition, and those who have difficulty urinating at night can try the double urination method. If emergency symptoms such as hematuria or fever occur, you need to seek medical attention immediately. Pay attention to keeping the perineum clean and dry, and the frequency of sexual life needs to be adjusted according to symptoms.