Understanding Elevated PSA Levels: Infection vs. Prostate Cancer Risks
Regarding prostate issues? Hello Dr. Hsu: The serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level is 10.1, which usually indicates a high possibility of prostate cancer. Could an infection also cause the above level to be elevated?
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, yes, an infection can also cause elevated levels. It is recommended that you continue to monitor the situation, and if the levels remain high, a prostate biopsy may be necessary.[Read More] Understanding Elevated PSA Levels: Infection vs. Prostate Cancer Risks
Understanding Urinary Tract Infections: Symptoms, Treatment, and Risks
About urinary tract infections? Hello, Dr. Lin: (1) Can a urinary tract infection cause urinary incontinence and elevate serum prostate-specific antigen levels to 10.1? (2) How long is antibiotic treatment typically required for a urinary tract infection? Can traditional Chinese ...
Dr. Lin Wenxu Reply:
Hello Sir: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. Urinary tract infections can indeed cause frequent urination and urgency urinary incontinence, and the PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) levels may also be elevated. 2. Yes, antibiotic treatment...[Read More] Understanding Urinary Tract Infections: Symptoms, Treatment, and Risks
Understanding PSA Standard Values: What You Need to Know
What is the standard value for PSA? The standard reference range for PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) levels can vary slightly depending on the laboratory and the specific guidelines they follow. Generally, the commonly accepted reference range is 0-4 ng/mL, but some laboratories ...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
General reference values for PSA: 0-4 ng/mL, with some hospitals adjusting for age and other factors. However, many variables need to be considered: age, prostate size, constipation, diarrhea, recent digital rectal examination, and sexual activity within the last 24 hours can all...[Read More] Understanding PSA Standard Values: What You Need to Know
Understanding Severe Left Lower Back Pain: Possible Kidney Issues Explained
Severe pain in the lower left back? Hello Dr. Hsu, I have consulted you in the past regarding various health issues, and I truly appreciate your thorough and warm explanations. I am reaching out again with some questions, hoping not to take up too much of your valuable time. Re...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, first of all, I would like to clarify that the diagnosis mentioned above is merely a suspicion and not a definitive diagnosis. This means that due to various factors, general physicians often need to consider multiple diagnoses and arrange for several tests to reach a fina...[Read More] Understanding Severe Left Lower Back Pain: Possible Kidney Issues Explained
Understanding the Consequences of Long-Term Abstinence and Prostate Health
Consequences of Long-term Abstinence Could I have congestive prostatitis? I am unmarried. Previously, I ejaculated approximately once every week to two weeks (or even longer). Two years ago, after a big meal (during the New Year's Eve dinner), I noticed white discharge at th...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, it is best to check the following: 1. Urine and semen analysis 2. Bacterial culture 3. Prostatic fluid analysis 4. Prostate ultrasound 5. Urodynamic studies 6. If necessary, a PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test can be performed. If these tests are purely for medical purp...[Read More] Understanding the Consequences of Long-Term Abstinence and Prostate Health
Understanding Chronic Prostatitis: Symptoms and Follow-Up Care
Regarding prostatitis? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. I have a history of chronic prostatitis, and I still occasionally experience testicular pain and prostate pain (both during normal times and before and after ejaculation). However, I do not have any uri...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Stan: Hello, it is possible that this is a post-acute sequela. It is generally recommended to check the following after about 3-6 months: urinalysis, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, urinary flow rate, and ultrasound. If there are any unclear points, feel free to ask again...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Prostatitis: Symptoms and Follow-Up Care
Understanding Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Risks, Prevention, and Treatment Options
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Hello Doctor: My father is your outpatient. He has an issue with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). I saw in the FAQ section that BPH can be a precursor to cancer; is this true? How can we prevent it and maintain health? Is my father at risk of...
Dr. Liu Jianting Reply:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer are two different conditions. Typically, in urology, physicians will measure the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels to help classify these conditions. It is likely that the doctors at the hospital where your father is bei...[Read More] Understanding Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Risks, Prevention, and Treatment Options
Understanding Elevated PSA Levels: What You Need to Know
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level has increased to 2.976? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my lower region. After examination, the doctor diagnosed me with prostatitis. Although I have seen some improvement over the past month, I have recently been experienc...
Dr. Lai Ronghao Reply:
It is advised to drink more water and avoid holding in urine. Lycopene is also beneficial for the prostate. Additionally, it is important to have regular follow-ups and check-ups with a urologist.[Read More] Understanding Elevated PSA Levels: What You Need to Know
Seeking Help for Chronic Prostatitis: A Patient's Struggle
Please help me, doctors? Doctor, thank you for answering my questions. You mentioned two types of antibiotics that I have been taking for a while, but there has been no improvement. I have also undergone prostate-specific antigen tests, anal massage, prostatic secretions examinat...
Dr. Chen Xiuyi Reply:
Hello: Prostatitis can be classified into 1. acute prostatitis 2. chronic bacterial prostatitis 3. chronic non-bacterial prostatitis 4. prostatodynia. If cultures show no bacterial infection and prostate fluid analysis also shows no signs of inflammation, it may be prostatodynia....[Read More] Seeking Help for Chronic Prostatitis: A Patient's Struggle
Frustrations with Urologists: The Need for Thorough Prostate Care
This type of doctor is too careless and lacks responsibility? I have been suffering from chronic prostatitis for over two years and have visited several hospitals, including Chimei Hospital, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and various urologists. They only asked a few que...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin Reply:
A 28-year-old young patient does not need to undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing or prostate biopsy, nor should they. However, if diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, a digital rectal examination (DRE) to assess prostatic secretions is necessary. I believe that in a ur...[Read More] Frustrations with Urologists: The Need for Thorough Prostate Care
Can Prostate Cancer Survivors Safely Use Electric Massage Chairs?
Tumors and Massage Hello: If someone has a history of prostate cancer but has undergone radiation therapy and currently has all test results within the normal range, can they use an electric massage chair? I have heard from salespeople that cancer patients should avoid using them...
Dr. Chen Xiuyi Reply:
Hello: Prostate massage can elevate the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. The use of massage chairs may sometimes lead to pathological fractures in patients with bone metastases. Best regards, Dr. Chen Hsiu-Yi, Urologist.[Read More] Can Prostate Cancer Survivors Safely Use Electric Massage Chairs?
Understanding Elevated PSA Levels: Should You Worry About Prostate Cancer?
Elevated PSA levels? Hello doctor, my father is 70 years old, and his recent health check revealed a PSA level of 6.5. He is very worried that this might indicate prostate cancer before undergoing further tests.
Dr. Liu Jianting Reply:
It's understandable to be concerned, but there's no need to worry excessively. We use PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) to assess prostate health, and a normal range is typically considered to be below 4. However, a value above 4 does not necessarily indicate cancer; it c...[Read More] Understanding Elevated PSA Levels: Should You Worry About Prostate Cancer?