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Suggest Treatment For Elevated Prostate Specific Antigen
Age 53
6'4"
195 lbs.
Only health concern has been elevated P.S.A.
Have a cyst on my chest (right ont the sternum) --for 2 years now. At that time, the doctor told me not to worry about it. However, for the past six months or so have had a burning sensation just beneath surface of skin a few inches above it.
6'4"
195 lbs.
Only health concern has been elevated P.S.A.
Have a cyst on my chest (right ont the sternum) --for 2 years now. At that time, the doctor told me not to worry about it. However, for the past six months or so have had a burning sensation just beneath surface of skin a few inches above it.
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
* The elevated PSA can be from various issues as prostate inflammation, tumor or else. I would recommend a digital rectal examination with your consultant surgeon for the same and manage accordingly.
* For the soft tissue lesion in form of cyst over chest, I recommend to undergo excision surgery on day care basis.
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* The elevated PSA can be from various issues as prostate inflammation, tumor or else. I would recommend a digital rectal examination with your consultant surgeon for the same and manage accordingly.
* For the soft tissue lesion in form of cyst over chest, I recommend to undergo excision surgery on day care basis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The PSA should be viewed in the context of other findings, e.g. transrectal ultrasound and age. Also, how raised is your PSA?
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The PSA should be viewed in the context of other findings, e.g. transrectal ultrasound and age. Also, how raised is your PSA?
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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