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What Causes A Painful Lump Around The Prostate Area?
I’m 50 years old, I’m feeling some pain around the prostate area and the doctor felt a small lump during a routine checkup. I had a biopsy done which come negative. The doctor suggested a RMI and that showed no sign of cancer in the area. The pain comes and goes but it doesn’t go away. I’m now being asked to have another biopsy. Are there any other reason that will explain a lump on my prostate?
It is important that tumor is ruled out although repeated tests may be required. These symptoms indicate in most cases prostate issues such as prostatitis or hypertrophy and rarely it may be sign of STD infection.
You should avoid intercourse for till symptoms persist and drink plenty of fluids. If symptoms persist it would be good to do prostate ultrasound and check your PSA levels to rule out prostate tumor or hypertrophy and further treatment depends on these findings. In most cases it can be controlled with medications but sometimes, in case of tumor, open surgery is required. And severe benign hypertrophy may be managed endoscopically so you should consult urologist about appropriate options.
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What Causes A Painful Lump Around The Prostate Area?
Hi and welcome. Thank you for the query. It is important that tumor is ruled out although repeated tests may be required. These symptoms indicate in most cases prostate issues such as prostatitis or hypertrophy and rarely it may be sign of STD infection. You should avoid intercourse for till symptoms persist and drink plenty of fluids. If symptoms persist it would be good to do prostate ultrasound and check your PSA levels to rule out prostate tumor or hypertrophy and further treatment depends on these findings. In most cases it can be controlled with medications but sometimes, in case of tumor, open surgery is required. And severe benign hypertrophy may be managed endoscopically so you should consult urologist about appropriate options. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.