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Is PSA Value Of 0.55 A Cause For Concern?
Question: I have two question first off , i went to a urologist , to check my prostate a dre was conducted and he said it was normal . I was diagnosed with hyperparthyroidism and will have surgery in two days .i am concerned as to why i was not charged a copay for the visit ? I feel he probably found something in the dre and does not want to deal with it .
My second is that my psa is 0.55 and free is 0.22 i am 41 year old black male dont drink or smoke .
I have pain slight pain in the rectal area and constipaion
My second is that my psa is 0.55 and free is 0.22 i am 41 year old black male dont drink or smoke .
I have pain slight pain in the rectal area and constipaion
Brief Answer:
Normal values of PSA rules out cancer of Prostate .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have consulted Urologists who after doing Digital Rectal examination has ruled out cancer of the prostate .
Your PSA values and absence of any positive evidence of palpable hard nodule in the prostate on digital rectal examination rules out cancer of the prostate .
The pain in rectal area with constipation could be due to hard stools due to constipation itself .
Consult qualified General Surgeon for Proctoscopic examination to rule outlocal pathology .
Taking stool softener like Naturolax or Cremaffin will help to relieve pain due to constipation .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
Normal values of PSA rules out cancer of Prostate .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have consulted Urologists who after doing Digital Rectal examination has ruled out cancer of the prostate .
Your PSA values and absence of any positive evidence of palpable hard nodule in the prostate on digital rectal examination rules out cancer of the prostate .
The pain in rectal area with constipation could be due to hard stools due to constipation itself .
Consult qualified General Surgeon for Proctoscopic examination to rule outlocal pathology .
Taking stool softener like Naturolax or Cremaffin will help to relieve pain due to constipation .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
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What would cause Tailbone pain as well ? Coccoyx pain .
Brief Answer:
It could be due to inflammation of Coccyx
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .This could be due to inflammation of Coccyx and may be a cause for discomfort in rectum .
Take anti inflammatory medicine like Diclofenac twice daily .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
It could be due to inflammation of Coccyx
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .This could be due to inflammation of Coccyx and may be a cause for discomfort in rectum .
Take anti inflammatory medicine like Diclofenac twice daily .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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