Patient's question:
During the routine physical examination at my workplace, it was found that I have prostatic calcification. However, I haven't felt any discomfort in my daily life. Since there is an issue, I still hope to get it treated. Could you please advise on how to handle prostatic calcification properly?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 stones. 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 aim to remove damp-heat and promote 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 formula to your specific constitution for faster improvement. Once the condition improves, it will not affect fertility.