Patient's question:
I previously checked for benign prostatic hyperplasia, but now the hospital review says it has calcified. Are there any hazards of prostate calcification?Doctor's answer:
Calcified nodules can expand into stones: they can alleviate inflammation of the prostate. Prostate stones refer to stones formed in the prostate tissue or acini. Prostate stones themselves may be asymptomatic, and symptoms usually reappear due to conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, urethral stricture, or chronic prostatitis. However, prostate calcifications cannot completely disappear; as long as they remain within a certain range and do not cause discomfort, they are not a significant issue. The condition of prostate calcification tends to recur, requiring long-term medication for management.