Patient's question:
I once had prostatitis and went to the hospital for treatment. After taking medication, it went away, and I haven't had it since. Recently, I went for a physical examination at a hospital and was told I have prostate calcification. What tests are generally done for prostate calcification?Doctor's answer:
Ultrasound is a common method for examining the prostate, with methods such as transrectal detection and suprapubic abdominal detection. It can accurately measure the prostate with an error margin of no more than 5%. It holds significant importance for the definitive diagnosis of various prostate diseases and offers advantages such as simplicity, non-invasiveness, and minimal trauma, as well as rapid results. For patients with prostate calcification, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications, whereas delayed treatment may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.