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What Does The PSA (prostrate Specific Antigen) Level Of 7.6 Suggest?

I was mistakenly given prednisone . my psa has always been low like .3 or .4. after being on this steroid for about 2 months (part of which is weening me off it. and i still am not off it totally) my psa is 7.6 can this be the steroid that caused it to happen an if so has it caused any damage to my prostate? Also how long (if it s the cause) will it take to get back to normal. This scares me to death.
Wed, 8 Apr 2015
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Hello
Thanks for query.

You have not mentioned your age in your query.

Predinisolone does not raise the PSA levels .

Raised PSA levels are always suspected to be due cancer of the prostate unless proved otherwise by further investigations like prostate biopsy and MRI.

You need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination .

Based on clinical and DRE finding he may advise you to get ultrasound guided biopsy of the prostate done.

Dr.Patil.
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What Does The PSA (prostrate Specific Antigen) Level Of 7.6 Suggest?

Hello Thanks for query. You have not mentioned your age in your query. Predinisolone does not raise the PSA levels . Raised PSA levels are always suspected to be due cancer of the prostate unless proved otherwise by further investigations like prostate biopsy and MRI. You need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination . Based on clinical and DRE finding he may advise you to get ultrasound guided biopsy of the prostate done. Dr.Patil.