Patient's question:
What does the doctor tell me about what prostatic calcification is? Should we treat it? What are the causes of prostatic calcification? What can it lead to?Doctor's answer:
Prostatic calcification and fibrosis are scars left behind by prostatic inflammation and scarring, and are also precursors to prostatic calculi. Prostatic calculi are often accompanied by chronic prostatitis and can be seen on ultrasound. Due to the unique structure of the prostate, there are currently no effective treatments for fibrosis and calculi. Prostatic calcification (fibrosis) and calculi can promote the growth of bacteria, making them a significant factor in the recurring recurrence of prostatitis.