Patient's question:
During a routine physical examination at my workplace, it was found that I have prostatic calcification. However, I haven't felt any discomfort either. Since there is an issue, I still hope to get it treated. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat prostatic calcification?Doctor's answer:
For prostatic calcification, the main cause is primarily due to a scar tissue reaction that occurs after the self-healing of prostatic inflammation. This phenomenon can easily lead to prostatic stones if it recurs. Currently, in terms of treatment, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has shown better results than Western medicine and also prevents destructive damage to the prostate. From a TCM perspective, prostatic calcification is believed to be caused by qi stagnation, blood stasis, and lower jiao damp-heat in the prostate area. Treatment requires herbal formulas that dispel damp-heat and promote blood circulation to resolve stasis. Generally, a treatment period of about two months is recommended. However, it is advisable to consult an experienced TCM practitioner who can tailor the herbal prescription to your specific constitution for faster improvement. Once the treatment shows improvement, it will not interfere with fertility.