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Elevated PSA
The american urologic association in the past had labels a psa above 2.5 as abnormal. There are age adjustments that can be made based on the pts age and other medical conditions. See the aua guidelines for psa testing for further info.
Dr. Richard Sarle reviewed this
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60 year old father slightly elevated psa level of 4.6?
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What do you recommend for persistently elevated PSA (8-9) with multiple negative prostate biopsies and negative prostate MRI?
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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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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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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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Have psoriatic arthritis dx, new rheumie says that if i don't have elevated inflammation markers then i don't have psa... True or false?
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A 59-year old male asked:
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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In men what makes psa elevate?
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Is psa useful in healthy 60 yo?
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How high can a psa test go and be ok?
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What would constitute a normal psa level?
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What level of PSA should I be concerned about?
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Please explain the problem of checking vs. Non checking psa's?
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A psa 6.9 is biopsy needed?
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Is psa or CEA test reliable?
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What is a normal psa level post-op?
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High psa 9.0 biopsy negative .What now?
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Could a psa test done on woman's blood?
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What is a normal psa for a 77 year old?
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Does extra magnesium effect psa results?
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Please review the PSA result of 0,81 ng/mL?
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Can a PSA show all prostate related problems?
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How can a 90 year old man control his psa? 9.1?
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What is a normal psa reading after a prostatectomy?
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