Patient's question:
I once had prostatitis. I went to the hospital for it, took medication, and it got better. I haven't had it since. Recently, I went for a health check-up at the hospital and was told I have prostate calcification, but I didn't feel any abnormalities. What are the symptoms of prostate calcification?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of prostate calcification include:(1) Acute urinary retention, which occurs when sudden congestion and edema of the prostate and bladder neck are triggered by factors such as alcohol consumption, cold exposure, overexertion, sexual activity, or holding urine, leading to acute intestinal obstruction and inability to urinate independently.
(2) Long-term bladder neck obstruction can easily cause acute urinary tract infections, which may alleviate the aforementioned symptoms.
(3) Hydronephrosis, impaired renal function, and the clinical re-emergence of azotemia, along with symptoms such as decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, and anemia. The condition of prostate calcification tends to recur frequently, requiring long-term oral medication.