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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
Answered 3/7/2022
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Any condition of the prostate like infection or vigorous rectal exam can cause it. But in this situation it is best to see a Urologist for further evaluation
Answered 3/7/2022
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All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, Benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostatitis can cause elevated PSA. Wish you good health!
Answered 3/8/2022
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Hi doctors. I went to the urologist and he found a "bump" on my prostate. I am scheduled for biopsy. My PSA is 1.32 on March 13th of this year...does this PSA score work in favor or against a cancer diagnosis? I have BPH and frequent urination night?
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Good afternoon doctors. I asked the earlier PSA question. My PSA is 1.32. In mid 2020 it was 1.20. Urologist found a lump on my prostate during a digital examination. Since to me PSA seems within normal range, how likely is it I have prostate cancer?
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