Patient's question:
During the routine physical examination conducted by the unit, it was found that I have prostatic calcification. However, I haven't felt any discomfort in my daily life. Nevertheless, since there is an issue, I would still like to seek treatment. Could you please tell me what harms prostatic calcification usually causes to the body?Doctor's answer:
Prostatic calcification and fibrosis are scars left behind by recurrent prostatitis, often serving as a precursor to prostatic calculi. Prostatic calculi are frequently accompanied by chronic prostatitis, and these inflammatory conditions can usually be detected through careful ultrasound examinations. Due to the unique anatomical structure of the prostate, there are generally no effective treatments for recurrent fibrosis or calculus formation. Bacteria tend to grow on calcified (fibrotic) or calcified stones, making them a recurring cause of prostatitis that should not be overlooked. When prostatic calcification or stones reappear, treatment is necessary. Fibrosis can expand into calculi, triggering various symptoms. Some patients may experience persistent symptoms that cannot be fully resolved, requiring comprehensive examinations to determine if there are calcified fibrosis or stones. Without treatment, calcified fibrosis is difficult to heal completely, exacerbating prostatitis. Prostatic calcification tends to recur, necessitating long-term medication for management.