I just received my PSA results and they are higher than usual. Should I be concerned ?!


Question: I just received my PSA results and they are higher than usual. Should I be concerned .?
My normal PSA score is between 1.7 and 1.9 these new readings came back at 3.1. My doctor wants me to see a urilogist. He said any thing above 4 is reason for concern but he wants to play it safe. I'm trying to stay calm but my nerves are winning the battle, any help would be appreciated.Health Question & Answer


Answers:
PSA is a protein formed and released by the prostate, and may be elevated for a variety of reasons including benign growth, physical stimulation by way of difficult bowel movements, cancer or believe it or not an infection. It's great that you're aware of the findings and I encourage you to definitely stay on top of them, i.e. do the follow up with the Urologist, because the more you know the more you can positively affect how you manage what ever you have to deal with, even if it turns out to be just a randomly high result (which I see a lot).Health Question & Answer



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