Elevated psa levels epididymitis

Question 1

Can the flu cause elevated psa levels?

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Not really : It may increase the psa very slightly but only briefly as part of an inflammatory response. But, generally, no. The psa should not be elevated high en... Read More

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Not typically: Urinay tract infection, urinary retention, prostate inflammation or infection, benign prostatic growth, and recent ejaculation have been shown to caus... Read More

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Question 2

60 year old father slightly elevated psa level of 4.6?

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Why was the test : Done? The psa value is within normal limits for a 60 yr old man. However, psa is not recommended as a cancer screening test. The findings require a di... Read More

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Probably OK: Many urologists use a level of 4.5 as a cutoff for men in the 7th decade. Important factors to consider are overall health, exam findings (size and te... Read More

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Question 3

I had epididymitis in left testicle 2 weeks ago, a follow up now shows a level 8 on psa urine test, 50 yr. old, is this common.

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Here are some ...: Epidiymitis at 50 is more likely related with UTI, which, in turn, is usually related with bladder outlet obstruction. Then PSA elevation may be UTI/p... Read More

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Question 4

What do you recommend for persistently elevated psa (8-9) with multiple negative prostate biopsies and negative prostate mri?

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Surveillance: A good quality multiparametric MRI is reliable in ruling out significant high grade cancer . Continued PSA monitoring woukd be recommended

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Question 5

I have a small bump in the perenium area and have been seejng a urologost yearly for elevated psa cpuld this be a swollen gland or a calcium deosit ?

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Ask urologist: If there is a bump bring it to the urologist attention and ask if a biopsy is indicated. It is better to address this early rather than wait. It is po... Read More

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Question 6

Good evening doctors. could elevated psa in a 62 year-old adult male be caused by something other than prostate cancer? what else may cause it and how is it determined what is the cause?

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Prostatitis can raise the PSA. It can come from infection or inflammation. A raised PSA should be evaluated by an urologist

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Question 7

I have extreme frequent urination especially at night, but the urination itself seems regular..no weakness to start, no weak stream, no pain, just extreme frequency especially at night. could this possibly be elevated psa or prostate cancer or bph?

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If the volume seems normal ( 200 cc or more) each time you void and you just have frequency, nothing else, then the condition is called nocturia which... Read More

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Question 8

Im finished with my two week course of keflex provided by my urologist but im still having upper and lower back pain and urethral pain. ua was clear, testes ultrasound was normal. psa normal. urologist says its epididymitis, whats my next step ?

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Keflex is NOT the treatment for epididymitis. Upper and lower back pain are not symptoms of epididymitis. You need to follow up with your doctor.

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Question 9

I done my annual check up this year and my psa level was elevated to 6.7 .in past 10 years my psa always been above 4.0 . i did ct scan on my prostate three years ago and everything was normal no cancer now i am thinking maybe i should do biopsy ?

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Urologist: The issue you are considering is not a do it yourself matter. You need to consult a urologist. S/he may wish to do an MRI or ultrasound study before d... Read More

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Question 10

What can cause psa levels to rise ???

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PSA levels can rise with enlargement of the prostate which can be benign but prostate cancer can also cause this. Be sure to follow up with your docto... Read More

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Elevated psa levels epididymitis

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60 year old father slightly elevated psa level of 4.6?

I had epididymitis in left testicle 2 weeks ago, a follow up now shows a level 8 on psa urine test, 50 yr. old, is this common.

What do you recommend for persistently elevated psa (8-9) with multiple negative prostate biopsies and negative prostate mri?

I have a small bump in the perenium area and have been seejng a urologost yearly for elevated psa cpuld this be a swollen gland or a calcium deosit ?

Good evening doctors. could elevated psa in a 62 year-old adult male be caused by something other than prostate cancer? what else may cause it and how is it determined what is the cause?

I have extreme frequent urination especially at night, but the urination itself seems regular..no weakness to start, no weak stream, no pain, just extreme frequency especially at night. could this possibly be elevated psa or prostate cancer or bph?

Im finished with my two week course of keflex provided by my urologist but im still having upper and lower back pain and urethral pain. ua was clear, testes ultrasound was normal. psa normal. urologist says its epididymitis, whats my next step ?

I done my annual check up this year and my psa level was elevated to 6.7 .in past 10 years my psa always been above 4.0 . i did ct scan on my prostate three years ago and everything was normal no cancer now i am thinking maybe i should do biopsy ?

What can cause psa levels to rise ???

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