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 go for a follow-up check-up to see if everything was fine, but the result showed that there is a problem with prostate calcification. I am concerned that this condition might affect my health. Could you please tell me: How is prostate calcification treated?Doctor's answer:
Prostatic calcification is generally caused by chronic inflammatory infections and is prone to recurring prostatitis. The prostatic fluid secreted by the prostate is a component of semen and directly affects fertility. It often accompanies pain in the lower abdomen, perineum, and hip area. If not treated promptly, it can lead to various complications such as seminal vesiculitis, epididymitis, orchitis, premature ejaculation, male infertility, etc. Prostatic fibrosis is the scar left after inflammation and scarring of the prostate, and it is a precursor to prostatic calculi. Prostatic calculi are often accompanied by chronic prostatitis, and these inflammations can usually be seen through ultrasound examinations. Therefore, regular check-ups and preventive measures are necessary.