Question 1

psa levels normal at 0.49?

Accepted Answer

Should be Normal: If the man in question has not had prostate cancer previously, a psa in this range is normal.
However, it is equally important that he undergo a rectal examination of the prostate yearly.  A normal psa is not a guarantee of prostate cancer free status.

Question 2

what can cause psa levels to rise ???

Accepted Answer

: 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 doctor.

Question 3

what would constitute a normal psa level?

Accepted Answer

Between 0-4: A normal psa level is between 0 and 4. Howevere, there is an age-adjusted psa level that is different depending on your age. The older a patient is, the higher the psa can become without being too alarming.

Question 4

should i be concerned about high psa levels?

Accepted Answer

Yes, get checked.: If this is your first result showing high blood psa, you should see your doctor to get worked up to be sure it isn't prostate cancer.  Other things, like prostate hypertrophy, can give high psa, but there are different results on dre (digital rectal exam) than cancer.  The prostate would be firm, smooth, and rubbery, not rough and irregular.  But you don't know unless you get checked, so see dr.

Question 5

what level of psa should i be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

PSA: Most men have PSA levels under 4 (ng/mL) and this has traditionally been used as the cutoff for concern about the risk of prostate cancer. Men with prostate cancer often have PSA levels higher than four, although cancer is a possibility at any PSA level.  What is important is any trend from baseline.  If there is a continuous rise over time even if under 4ng/mL it should be evalutaed by Urology dr

Question 6

what is psa? an what does it mean when you psa level of 0.44

Accepted Answer

prostate: Psa is a marker found in your blood.  Psa is produced by the cells of your prostate and can be used as a marker for prostate cancer.  Your level is low which is fine.  An increasing psa would be worrisome and could be associated with prostate cancer.

Question 7

my psa level is 2.5. what should it be for a 55-year-old man. can you help?

Accepted Answer

0-3.5 : For a man, age 50-59 age specific PSA are between 0 to 3.5. For a woman that age I don't know ;)

Question 8

what is a normal psa level post-op?

Accepted Answer

PSA: After the removal of the prostate for cancer, a radical prostatectomy, the PSA should be undetectable; he labs report it as  less tha .2 or less than .06  this means there is no evidence of cancer at that time. Usually check PSA 6 weeks after such surgery, and everyb3 months for 2 years to monitor for cancer coming back

Question 9

how does melatonin effect psa levels?

Accepted Answer

No effect: melatonin comes only from the pineal gland in the brain.  PSA comes from only prostate tissue.

Question 10

why would cause a psa level to register high without a prostate?

Accepted Answer

Cancer: The onyt indication to remove a prostate is for cancer. If one had their prostate removed for cancer and the psa begins to rise, this is an indication that the cancer has recurred. You must see youur urologist for further testing and to begin treatment.

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