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What Do Elevated PSA Levels Indicate?
Had a PSA test last fall that was slightly elevated so my Dr recommended we do another one. It also came back elevated. Last fall was 5.9 and last week was 5.9. I am 59. I went to a protoligist (or whatever he would be called that handles this type of thing) and he said pretty close call on whether to do a biopsy or not. What pros and cons? Thanks.
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hello,
High prostate level can be a sign of conditions like prostate cancer. However it is also elevated in inflammatory conditions like prostitis.
It is better to go for a prostate biopsy.
Consult a urologist and he will direct you accordingly.
It is a simple procedure and can be done under local anesthesia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
High prostate level can be a sign of conditions like prostate cancer. However it is also elevated in inflammatory conditions like prostitis.
It is better to go for a prostate biopsy.
Consult a urologist and he will direct you accordingly.
It is a simple procedure and can be done under local anesthesia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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