Patient's question:
A while ago, I had a thorough physical check-up and found that I have prostatic calcification. It's not a big deal, but how should it be treated? Is it serious for men to have prostatic calcification? I urgently need a good solution.Doctor's answer:
Prostatic calcification is a scar left behind after the prostate undergoes recurrent inflammation and fibrosis, and it is a precursor to prostatic calculi. Prostatic calculi are often accompanied by chronic prostatitis, and these inflammatory changes can typically be observed through careful ultrasound examination. Due to the unique structure of the prostate, recurrence of fibrosis and the presence of stones generally have no effective treatment methods.Prostatic calcification can foster bacterial growth on stones, making it a recurring cause of prostatitis. This should not be ignored. It is recommended to seek timely treatment. Additionally, it is advisable to:
- Engage in regular physical activity
- Avoid riding bicycles or horses
- Refrain from prolonged sitting or holding urine
- Maintain good hygiene of the external genitalia
- Clean the external genital area regularly
- Avoid sexual intercourse
- Maintain a regular and hygienic sexual lifestyle
- Drink plenty of water
- Avoid high-calcium, high-cholesterol, high-fat, and spicy foods
- Abstain from smoking and alcohol