Patient's question:
It is said that prostatitis can easily lead to prostate calcification. I had prostatitis two years ago and have recovered, but recently my prostate has been uncomfortable again. I suspect I might have developed prostate calcification. What are the common treatments for prostate calcification?Doctor's answer:
Prostatic calcifications are scars left behind after the prostate undergoes secondary inflammation and fibrosis. Generally, they do not cause symptoms and do not require medication, nor is there a treatment for fibrosis. If it is prostatitis, it is necessary to identify which type it is. Non-bacterial prostatitis does not require the use of antibiotics. Bacterial prostatitis only requires the coordinated use of antibiotics. The most popular treatment method currently is a combination of medication and physical therapy, which is fast-acting and causes less pain. The significance of physical therapy lies in enhancing the penetration of medication into the affected area to maximize its efficacy, while the physical energy itself also helps stabilize blood circulation and has anti-inflammatory effects. After treatment, a period of stabilization is necessary to prevent recurrence and further fibrosis.