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Can Hemorrhoids Cause Constant Increase In PSA Levels?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Dec 2015
Question: Hello, iI had prostate surgery 15 months ago, after 4 months my psa was .6. The doctor that was not good and he had me do 35 radiation treatments. 3 months later my psa was 4.1. He wanted me to start hormone treatments and I did not want to do that. 4 months later my psa was 22. One month later it dropped to 21. I had it checked this week and it is 28 but also this week I have hemorroids. Can that cause the rise in psa. I have changed my diet a lot. I eat lots of vegetables. I was so happy when a month ago it went down a point, then 3 weeks later it is back up to 28. So do you think the hemorroids can cause that spike? Thank you very much. XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
PSA to be done monthly for 3 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
Your concern for the prostate marker PSA going up is understandable.
As an Urologist, i can assure you, that hemorrhoids don't affect PSA.
Keep in mind that PSA is not to be repeated every week. Check it only monthly now.
Taking the hormonal treatment helps prevent a recurrence. It's a standard protocol worldwide .It's in your interest to take it.
Hope your doubt is cleared. Have a speedy recovery.
Feel free to contact me anytime.
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Can Hemorrhoids Cause Constant Increase In PSA Levels?

Brief Answer: PSA to be done monthly for 3 months. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM. Your concern for the prostate marker PSA going up is understandable. As an Urologist, i can assure you, that hemorrhoids don't affect PSA. Keep in mind that PSA is not to be repeated every week. Check it only monthly now. Taking the hormonal treatment helps prevent a recurrence. It's a standard protocol worldwide .It's in your interest to take it. Hope your doubt is cleared. Have a speedy recovery. Feel free to contact me anytime.