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What Does Elevated PSA Level Indicate?
I went for my annual physical today, and in the last year my PSA went from 1.98 to just over 4. I am a 64 year old male. I am a pre-diabetic with an A1c of 5.6. Are there other causes than prostrate cancer? I am scheduled to see a urologist in about 2 weeks.
Fri, 15 May 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
PSA is elevated in prostatic cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis and prostate infarction.
However, in prostatic cancer, the PSA level is quite high, much more than 4.
However, in this scenario, PSA gradient and PSA density will be ore helpful.
Thus, I suggest you to consult your urologist for PSA gradient and PSA density.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
PSA is elevated in prostatic cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis and prostate infarction.
However, in prostatic cancer, the PSA level is quite high, much more than 4.
However, in this scenario, PSA gradient and PSA density will be ore helpful.
Thus, I suggest you to consult your urologist for PSA gradient and PSA density.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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