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What Does The PSA Level Of A 63-year-old Indicate?

is it necessary to check psa level from same lab? Since my psa level was 9.74 from one lab & after medication of one month read 12.529 from another lab. Ultrasound says 31 cc prostate, remarks grade 2 prostogelomy. I am 63 years active & physically fit with no symptoms of prostate problem? What do you advice?
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
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Hi,

These symptoms indicate in most cases prostate issues such as prostatitis or hypertrophy and rarely it may be sign of STD infection.

You should avoid intercourse for till symptoms persist and drink plenty of fluids.

If symptoms persist it would be good to do a prostate ultrasound and check your PSA levels to rule out prostate tumor or hypertrophy and further treatment depends on these findings.

In most cases it can be controlled with medications but sometimes, in case of tumor, open surgery is required.

And severe benign hypertrophy may be managed endoscopically so you should consult urologist about appropriate options.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Does The PSA Level Of A 63-year-old Indicate?

Hi, These symptoms indicate in most cases prostate issues such as prostatitis or hypertrophy and rarely it may be sign of STD infection. You should avoid intercourse for till symptoms persist and drink plenty of fluids. If symptoms persist it would be good to do a prostate ultrasound and check your PSA levels to rule out prostate tumor or hypertrophy and further treatment depends on these findings. In most cases it can be controlled with medications but sometimes, in case of tumor, open surgery is required. And severe benign hypertrophy may be managed endoscopically so you should consult urologist about appropriate options. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon