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Urology (Expert Forum)
prostate stone
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
prostate stone
by RickP__0, Jun 13, 1998 12:00AM
I am being treated for an 8 mm prostate stone with the medication, Cardura. Are there any nonsurgical or dietary ways I can shrink or remove this stone? Thank you
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Dear RickP
Thanks for your question.
Prostate stones are usually asymptotic and not need any treatment. They are found incidentally on transrectal ultrasound. They need treatment only if they become infected, because the bacteria can not be eradicated from the stone with removing it. They rarely can protrude into the lumen of the urethra and cause obstructive symptoms. The only treatment I am aware of is surgical. No medications/ foods can dissolve the stone reliably to date.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians’ notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: prostate stones
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Dear RickP
Thanks for your question.
Prostate stones are usually asymptotic and not need any treatment. They are found incidentally on transrectal ultrasound. They need treatment only if they become infected, because the bacteria can not be eradicated from the stone with removing it. They rarely can protrude into the lumen of the urethra and cause obstructive symptoms. The only treatment I am aware of is surgical. No medications/ foods can dissolve the stone reliably to date.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians’ notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: prostate stones
