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Is Prostate Cancer, Related With Swelling Of Prostate?
i am 22 years old.... i went to the hospital yesterday and they think i have an infection in my prostate he said it was very swollen and when he did the rectum exam i almost shot threw the roof with very bad pain. is it possible i could have prostate cancer
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Swollen prostate is seen in acute or chronic prostatitis. At age of 22 chances of prostate cancer is very rare. You should check your PSA level. You need a course of antibiotics. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Swollen prostate is seen in acute or chronic prostatitis. At age of 22 chances of prostate cancer is very rare. You should check your PSA level. You need a course of antibiotics. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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