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Urology (Expert Forum)
psa
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
psa
by deebop, Oct 08, 2004 12:00AM
does diet influence PSA count? Especialy alcohol in fairly large amonts daily. last december my psa was 2 this year it came back at 10. After a free psa test it came back at 5. In two weeks I have to go for biopsy. I'm alittle bit scared because my father passed away in '97 due to prostate cancer. I was drinking alot daily and not eating right at the time of the psa tests. I have since stopped drinking. My Dr. examinded my prostate and he said that it felt fine. I'm 47 years old and have had yearly screening since '98. The drinking became more heavy this year, so I'm just wondering if it could have anyhting to do with the elevated psa. Thank You.
deebop
deebop
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 10, 2004 12:00AM
, Oct 10, 2004 12:00AM
I am not aware of alcohol affecting the PSA level. Other than prostate cancer, there are several other diseases that can raise the level - including infection of the prostate, prostate trauma (i.e. after a digital rectal exam or prostatic massage), or inflammation/enlargement of the prostate.
If elevated, the biopsy is a reasonable next step - as you are doing.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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If elevated, the biopsy is a reasonable next step - as you are doing.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
