Infected Prostate Stones

Topic Overview

Prostatic calculi (stones) are very common. They aren't always apparent during a rectal exam or on X-rays.

Prostate stones are usually tiny-about the size of poppy seeds-and do not cause symptoms.

In some men, infected prostate stones may cause recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and make it hard to cure bacterial prostatitis . The stones may have to be removed with surgery before UTIs or chronic prostatitis can be resolved.