Prostate antigen is high at 15

PSA is the common name for prostate specific antigen. It is a unique substance metabolized by the male prostate acinus. The purpose of the test is to predict whether the patient has the risk of prostate cancer. The test standard value of most designated medical institutions is <4, and the risk of prostate cancer is relatively low. If the male prostate specific antigen level rises, it reminds the patient that he may have prostate cancer and needs further examination. So, what should I do if the male prostate antigen level is as high as 15? The following is a simple understanding and understanding of this issue. I hope the following points will be of some help to everyone!

Prostate antigen is related to many factors. For example, some patients with prostatitis have a large prostate volume and residual urine. When performing actual operations on the urethra, such as catheterization or insertion of a urinary catheter, it can cause an increase in prostate-specific antigen. It is recommended to have regular follow-up visits, find out the cause of the disease, and use medication for treatment.

What should I do if my prostate antigen level is higher than 15?

The standard value of male prostate antigen is 0 to 4. If it reaches 15, it is significantly increased. Male prostate antigen is metabolized by the squamous epithelial cells of the male prostate. It is the preferred marker for pre-diagnosis of prostate cancer at this stage. If it rises significantly, a rectal digital examination of the male prostate is required. If a lump is touched in the male prostate, further relevant examinations are required to eliminate male prostate malignant tumors.

It is also necessary to do an MRI of the prostate and a puncture biopsy. If the prostate biopsy is malignant, the MRI results of the prostate are combined, and the patient's actual age and physical condition are used to choose whether to use medication or surgery. Therefore, the increase of prostate antigens must also be further examined, and a puncture biopsy of the prostate must be done if necessary to confirm the diagnosis and eliminate prostate cancer.