Patient's question:
I had a color Doppler ultrasound at the hospital, and the results showed only one prostate calcification focus. The doctor told me I have prostatitis and prescribed three medications: one is an antibiotic, which I need to take for three weeks. The side effects of that medication are quite severe. I am very thin, weighing 100 pounds, and I am 5'10" tall. I have been physically frail since childhood. I would like to ask the doctor a few questions: is it necessary to take medication for the prostate calcification focus? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Prostatic calcifications are often discovered through careful examinations such as MRI. There are many different cases. Some are due to inflammation or injury that the prostate gland has previously experienced, leaving behind scars with calcified deposits, which appear as spots, patches, or bright echoes on MRI. Regarding treatment, it depends on whether there are any symptoms or physical discomfort. If there are, treatment is necessary. Generally, herbal medicine is recommended for treatment. You can try taking (Liuwei Xiaoyan Wan), which is very effective for treating prostatic calcifications. Prostatic calcifications can be stabilized, but the treatment process is usually slow, and relapse is common after treatment. Therefore, it is important to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene.