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I have an enlarged prostate.......?
My doctor said that my prostate is large than normal. I had my blood tested for PSA ( prostate specific antigen) and showed a 6.5 ng/ml. The normal reading should be 4.0 ng/ml and below. I took antibiotic for 2 weeks to determine if the cause is bacteria or just inflammation. My blood was again tested and showed a reading of 5.5ng/ml. It goes down but still not normal. Again I took antibiotic for another 2 weeks and had my blood tested again and showed a reading of 5.75 ng/ml. I was tested for DRE ( digital rectal examination) and no lump was found. He then advised that to determine if the cause is just simple enlarged prostate and not cancerous, I will have to undergo biopsy.
I checked the internet and found that some patient with similar problem as mine had infections and had a hard time urinating. What can you say? Should I undergo biopsy? Please to those who had previous experience. By the way I'm 59 yrs old.
5 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Nothing will work in ur case except operation
- Anonymous5 years ago
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- 1 decade ago
Much better to seek for a second opinion. if the 2nd doctor advise you to have a biopsy i think you need to subject yourself to that test.
- BarcodeLv 71 decade ago
I suppose you could always get a second opinion. If you trust your doctor - then following his recommendations might be best.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Have you ever try prostate massage?