Patient's question:
I always feel that the area of my prostate isn't very comfortable. After a check-up, it was found that there are calcifications present. The doctor said it doesn't require treatment, but I am very worried, so I want to consult. Please ask: How should I treat prostate calcifications to ensure safety?Doctor's answer:
Prostatic calcification is one of the common inflammatory conditions of the prostate in men, often recurring between the ages of 40 and 60. The term "fibrosis" refers, in pathology, to the deposition of calcium salts in localized tissues, which can be part of a normal physiological process or occur in certain pathological conditions. Due to the lack of typical clinical symptoms and signs, prostatic calcification is often detected through imaging studies during the examination for prostate diseases or other urinary system disorders. In imaging studies, prostatic calcification appears as hyperechoic foci or high-density areas within the prostate. With the widespread adoption and reduction in cost of magnetic resonance technology, the detection rate of prostatic calcification has significantly increased. Prostatic calcification can be stable without treatment, but the treatment process is generally slow, and recurrence is common after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's medication plan is essential during treatment.