Patient's question:
I have some prostatitis. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, it was found that there was also a condition of prostate calcification. Now the inflammation has been controlled and there are no major issues, but I am very concerned about this prostate calcification problem. Please ask: Should I treat prostate 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, if it reappears, can easily lead to prostatic calculi. Currently, in terms of treatment, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has shown better results compared to Western medicine and also prevents destructive damage to the prostate. From a TCM perspective, prostatic calcification is believed to be caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis in the prostate area, as well as damp-heat in the lower jiao. Treatment requires herbal formulas that focus on removing damp-heat and promoting 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. For patients with prostatic calcification, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health conditions.