Is treatment required for benign prostatic hyperplasia with calcification?

Generally, whether treatment is needed for prostate hyperplasia with calcification depends on the specific symptoms. If the patient has no obvious discomfort, special treatment is usually not required; however, if symptoms such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination, or urgency occur, targeted treatment is necessary. A detailed explanation is as follows:

If patients with prostate hyperplasia and calcification do not exhibit obvious symptoms and the condition is only incidentally discovered during a physical examination, it indicates that the hyperplasia and calcification have not significantly compressed the urethra or affected urinary system function. In such cases, no medication or surgical treatment is required, and regular follow-up examinations are sufficient to monitor changes in prostate volume and calcification to prevent further progression of the condition.

When patients develop obvious symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, difficulty urinating, weak urine flow, or a feeling of incomplete emptying, it indicates that the enlarged prostate tissue or calcified areas are compressing the urethra and affecting normal urinary function. If left untreated, complications such as urinary retention and urinary tract infections may occur, and treatment under professional guidance becomes necessary.

To maintain prostate health, patients with prostate hyperplasia accompanied by calcification should avoid prolonged sitting, reduce the intake of spicy, irritating foods and alcohol, and prevent prostate congestion. Additionally, maintaining regular urination habits and avoiding holding urine are important.