can psa be elevated in uti
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- On January 6 2010 I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and put on antibiotics for 10 days.....On Feb 19 2010, I had blood work for a phsical and the PSA level went to 3.6....In March 2008 it was at 1.8...I am going to a Urologist on 3/11/2009 Do you think that the UTI caused the elevation?
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- The “normal” PSA serum concentration ranges between 1.0 and 4.0 ng/mL. However, since the prostate gland generally increases in size and produces more PSA with increasing age, it is normal to have lower levels in young men and higher levels in older men. The PSA level also depends on ethnicity and family history of prostate cancer. Other than the single reading, the changes in PSA numbers on an annual basis (also referred to as PSA-velocity) also play a role in decision making about the PSA marker.
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prostate stones Re: prostate stones. Yes, they can increase your PSA significantly. Recently my PSA was 10 and after seeing the urologist and being on Cipro for 3 weeks he did a biopsy and a Prostate ultra sound. When he did the probe he found I had a lot of stones and that was causing my PSA to be high.
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Non-Cancerous Causes of an Elevated PSA However, prostate cancer is only one of many potential causes of an elevated PSA. Virtually anything that irritates the prostate will cause the PSA to rise, at least temporarily. Six Non-Cancerous Causes of an Elevated PSA. This benign (non-cancerous) condition is oftentimes called simply an “enlarged prostate”.
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Prostate Cancer PSA is very sensitive. -If you have prostate cancer, your PSA will be elevated. PSA in not specific. -If your PSA is elevated, it does not mean you have prostate cancer. -Other things can elevated the PSA too.
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The Straight Poop on the PSA Test for Prostate Cancer If the PSA is 2.5 - 10, then you may have three conditions that are contributing to the elevated PSA: benign enlargement of the prostate gland, prostate gland infection, or prostate cancer. Now a new test is available that can help distinguish between benign enlargement and cancer of the prostate gland.
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- What does PSA mean – Prostate Specific Antigen What is PSA? Prostate Specific Antigen PSA, is an enzyme found in the blood produced exclusively by prostate cells. Normal levels of PSA in the blood are small amounts between 0-2.5 ng/ml. Higher than normal levels, greater than 2.5 ng/ml, can be caused by cancer or benign, non-cancerous conditions such as enlarged prostate, prostate inflammation, infection, or trauma. All elevated readings of PSA should be checked.
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Age-Specific Reference Ranges for PSA in the Detection of Prostate Cancer ABSTRACT: An association between age and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) has been documented: As men age, their serum PSA value increases. Currently, a single demarcation between normal and elevated PSA values, 4.0 ng/mL, is used as an indication for biopsy among men of all ages. The use of age-specific reference ranges might address several shortcomings of the PSA test.
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""" My WBC in urine is 40 - 50. What does that mean? """ If there a an elevated WBC in the UA, it could be a sign of a UTI; however, it is not always the case. There are other markers in the UA such as leuk esterase which is an enzyme that bacteria uses for metabolism. If both WBC and leuk esterase are elevated, it more strongly suggests a UTI. There are people who have a UA with an elevated WBC without any symptoms.
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Raised PSA 1 PSA is not a specific test for prostate cancer. 2  Raised levels may also be caused by inflammation, benign enlargement or previous surgery. 3  With PSA levels between 3 and 10, only 20% of men have prostate cancer on biopsy. 4  Higher levels of PSA make prostate cancer more likely (50% chance with a PSA greater than 10).
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Does a high PSA blood test mean you have prostate cancer? Sources: 1  Cleveland Clinic. Elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level. 2  Orsted DD et al. Prostate-specific antigen and long-term prediction of prostate cancer incidence and mortality in the general population.
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How often are PSA scores 'wrong' Several things can cause an elevated PSA reading such as sex before the blood test, manipulation of the prostate, BPH, some OTC medications, and some types of exercise like bicycle riding. PSA scores above 10 are highly suspicious indicators of prostate cancer.
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Zithromax Comment from: jlsmicro@aol.com, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) Published: July 14. My PSA level has been elevated (6-10) for over 20 years. I have had 3 negative biopsies. I am a microbiologist with a PH.D in biochemistry and researcher into mycoplasma infection.
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- A UTI can aggravate certain BPH symptoms such as urgency, making it increasingly likely you will be visiting the bathroom more frequently. You may also have pain during urination or potentially cloudy or bloody urine. A fever may also be possible. Most doctors will check for a UTI if you complain of urinary symptoms.
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- PSA levels higher than 3.9 ng/ml can indicate a problem with the prostate, including inflammation, infection, enlargement or cancer. But 20% of prostate cancers develop while PSA levels are in the 'normal' range. And, it is important to note, some men without any prostate problems show PSA levels higher than normal.
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how long for psa marker to return to normal after UTI? I am 65 years of age and now having problems with my prostate. It’s enlarged and my psa was only 5.2 at the beginning of this year and then 5.1 in May 2011. However it rose to 26 (9th august 2011) after treatment for a urinary tract infection with antibiotics.
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PSA levels: Can they rise after prostate removal? 1 Recurrent benign prostate growth. 2  Remaining prostate tissue might continue to grow, leading to increased PSA levels. 3  Inflammation of prostate tissue (prostatitis). 4  Infection or inflammation of the prostate gland or remaining prostate tissue can cause your PSA levels to increase.
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- a partically differentiated prostate cancer was identified and the PSA levels was also high at that time. ...But he still suffering from the left leg swelling we are suggested to take the ultra sona gram....
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What is PSA? Thirteen per cent of men over 55 have a PSA level of ≥ 4 ng/ml but this does not automatically mean you have cancer. An elevated level can also be due to other conditions, such as benign enlargement of the prostate (BPH), a urinary tract infection or a prostate infection.
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Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test? But PSA levels can also be elevated in men with enlarged or inflamed prostate glands. Therefore, determining what a high PSA score means can be complicated. Besides the PSA number itself, your doctor will consider a number of other factors to evaluate your PSA scores: 1  Your age. 2  The size of your prostate gland.
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- Spurious elevation of serum PSA after curative treatment for prostate cancer: clinical consequences and the role of heterophilic antibodies. Correspondence: Dr CB Anderson, Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, A-1302 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN 37232-2765, USA.
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PSA levels: Can they rise after prostate removal? Increased levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood can be a sign of prostate cancer. However, cancer is just one of several possible causes of increased PSA. Prostate tissue normally releases small amounts of PSA into your blood. When the prostate grows, PSA levels increase.f you have increasing PSA levels after surgery for enlarged prostate, your doctor might recommend: 1  A wait-and-see approach. 2  He or she might advise you to retake the PSA test. 3  Medication.
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What Is Considered to Be a High PSA Level in the Blood? Some other factors that can cause an elevation in PSA levels are an enlarged prostate and prostatitis, reports the National Institutes of Health's MedlinePlus. When a man does have an elevated PSA level, it indicates that further testing such as a prostate biopsy is necessary to confirm that it is prostate cancer.
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Does PSA Detect Prostate Cancer? In general, PSA levels greater than 4 ng/mL are usually considered suspicious. As levels increase above 10.0 ng/mL, the probability of cancer increases dramatically. However, not all men with prostate cancer have elevated PSA levels. It is known that a small but significant number of people with prostate cancer can present with a PSA level of less than 4.0 ng/mL. This is why doctors may use lower thresholds to decide when to do a biopsy.
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What a High PSA Level Means if Itâs Not Prostate Cancer High PSA Levels After Sex. Ejaculation can cause a mild elevation of your PSA level, and so can having a digital rectal exam, explains Milner. These types of PSA elevations are usually not enough to make a significant difference unless your PSA is borderline. PSA should return to normal in two to three days..
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What is PSA? Thirteen per cent of men over 55 have a PSA level of ≥ 4 ng/ml but this does not automatically mean you have cancer. An elevated level can also be due to other conditions, such as benign enlargement of the prostate (BPH), a urinary tract infection or a prostate infection.ou can use Risk Calculator 2 to assess your risk if you know your PSA level. However, if your PSA is above 3 or 4 ng/ml your doctor may want to do a biopsy. This would involve taking one or more samples from your prostate gland to give them a clearer picture.