Understanding some major causes of a High PSA


Did you just undergo a PSA test, and the result came back high. Well, there could be multiple reasons behind high PSA levels, which we will discuss in this blog.

First, let us understand the meaning of PSA.


PSA, also known as, prostate-specific antigen, is a chemical released by prostate cells. When a prostate is healthy, it releases small amounts of such chemicals, but when some cancer cell has started to develop, the affected cells pump out more. However, a simple blood test can detect PSA and plays an important role in effective screening test.

Now let us look at the most common things that affect your PSA level:

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1.      Age – Most obvious of all, older men’s normal PSA levels run slightly higher than those of younger men. However, normal levels tend to vary a little between different groups.

Men in 40s – 0-2.5 ng/mL, Men in 50s – 0-4 ng/mL, Men in 60s – 0-4.5 ng/mL, Men in 70s – 0-6.5 ng/mL.

2.      Size of the prostate – PSA is naturally produced at a very low level by the healthy one, but a man with a larger than normal prostate may have higher PSA levels. To this, your doctor can detect this with a DRE and take necessary steps.

3.      Prostatitis – Another painful condition where the prostate is inflamed, swollen, and tender. It can be caused by a bacterial infection or simply be inflamed. In most of the cases, an elevated PSA level may be another effect of this condition.

4.      Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – Quite different from having a larger-than-usual prostate, BPH is an enlarged prostate, which is more painful.  Usually, it is found among men over 50, and it may take urination or ejaculation difficult. Moreover, a prostate with high BPH is likely to produce more PSA than usual.

Now that you know the major factors that cause high PSA, make sure to get the proper treatment in time. For more information, make sure to visit our official website now!

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