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What Does This PSA Level Of 3.1 Indicate?
Question: Prostrate examination--I am 61 in good physical shape-weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, diet, etc. I don't smoke or drink. My dad and his two brothers lived into their 80's with no known prostrate problems (my Mom did not have any brothers, I have a PSA number of 3.1 in the last two years. my digital prostrate examination last week was abnormal but within the bell curve at the borderline. My hometown Alaska urologist would like me to get a biopsy. I think I should get a second opinion. And I was wondering by whom (Kind of Doctor) and where XXXXX. Please advise.
Brief Answer:
In case you need a second opinion, a urologist would be right choice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef, a general surgeon answering your query.
Even though a sole PSA number of 3.1 is not very significantly high to indicate a biopsy by itself, an abnormal digital prostate examination would be an appropriate indication for it. As it is a subjective finding , there is no harm in going for a second opinion from another Urologist for your own confirmation and satisfaction, although this finding of the first urologist whom you already consulted might also be a correct finding. I wont be able to tell you the place where to consult being from a different part of the globe, but so far as my knowledge goes, maximum work and research is being done at Mayo clinic on overall medical science. I think your family physician over there could also guide you properly in this matter.
I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef
In case you need a second opinion, a urologist would be right choice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef, a general surgeon answering your query.
Even though a sole PSA number of 3.1 is not very significantly high to indicate a biopsy by itself, an abnormal digital prostate examination would be an appropriate indication for it. As it is a subjective finding , there is no harm in going for a second opinion from another Urologist for your own confirmation and satisfaction, although this finding of the first urologist whom you already consulted might also be a correct finding. I wont be able to tell you the place where to consult being from a different part of the globe, but so far as my knowledge goes, maximum work and research is being done at Mayo clinic on overall medical science. I think your family physician over there could also guide you properly in this matter.
I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef
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