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PSA level is high
My husband had a recent PSA test that revealed a PSA level of 5.7. He has never had an elevated PSA before. The morning of the blood test he had an extremely hard bowel movement that caused a lot of pressure in the colon and rectum. I know that a digital rectal exam can eloevate the PSA somewhat. Could having a large, hard stool also do the same? He has no symptoms of anything else. He is 65. If anyone has any knowledge on this I wouls really appreciate a reply. We are both worried about possibility of prostate cancer. Thank you
You are absolutly right about the worrying. It is just that I watched my father die from metastatic prostate cancer but that was in the late 80's. I know that PC is no longer a death sentence but it is still hard not to focus on experiences. He is seeing a urologist next week and we will know more then. Thanks so much for replying. It makes me feel better.:)
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