Patient's question:
I previously had prostatitis, and in the past few years, it has been well-controlled without recurrence. The other day, I planned to have a follow-up check-up to see if everything was still fine, but the result showed that there is a problem of prostate calcification. I am concerned that this condition might affect my health. Could you please tell me: What is the best treatment for prostate calcification?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, prostate calcification spots are usually remnants of fibrosis left behind after a previous prostate inflammation has healed. Prostate calcification indicates that there was a past inflammation that is now inactive. If there are no symptoms, treatment is not necessary. If it leads to urinary difficulties, it is important to seek follow-up treatment at a formal urological hospital promptly. If a man experiences recurring prostate calcification or stones, immediate treatment is required, as fibrosis can expand into stones, causing various symptoms. Some patients may have symptoms that persist for a long time and cannot be fully resolved without comprehensive examinations to determine if there is prostate stone fibrosis. Without treating the stone fibrosis, it is difficult to completely alleviate the prostate condition.