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Does An Enlarged Prostate Require A Second Medical Consultation After Two Months?

Posted on Fri, 8 Jun 2018

Question: i am a 59 yr old XXXXXXX XXXXXXX diagnosed with an enlarged prostate and elevated p.s.a. numbers. the doctor wants to see me again in two months and re-test. is this the normal course of action?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Regular follow up every two - three months is normal course of action in case of enlarged prostate and high PSA. What is the PSA level? if it is more than 4 they have raised suspicion and ask for frequent follow ups.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (10 hours later)

With a P.S.A. of 10 how likely is it that someone has prostate cancer?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely

Detailed Answer:
The level of PSA doesn't determine the likelihood of cancer but it raises suspicion for sure. Hence follow ups are done frequently.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar