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

[solace21]

Hi,
   Mere PSA level being high does not confirm anything. You may need to retest and do further testing if it is consistently high. In any case, worrying does not help any way, so do not worry.
Solace

[chesterlove]

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.:)