The norm of a dog in men aged 50

The PSA level in men aged 50 is an indicator by which prostate diseases can be diagnosed. If you do not track it, then a possible disease will go into a chronic stage.

In order to avoid such consequences, take a PSA test at least once a turn. A blood test will show the level of antigen in the body, show a hidden disease. Exceeding the norm will indicate the presence of an ailment, and good indicators will not give cause for concern.

What is PSA

PSA is a prostate specific antigen. It is produced by the prostate gland, and it is a special protein compound. It is very important for the male body. The indicator affects the density of the ejaculatory fluid and dilutes it.

This element plays an important role in the reproductive function of the body. If it is contained in large quantities, then this indicates that prostate cancer is developing. Let us confirm the importance of the above with hysterical data: a survey for it was invented back in the late eighties of the twentieth century. Thanks to him, many lives were saved, because with his help you can diagnose a serious condition of the organ.

An analysis for the amount of PSA is called a tumor marker.

Symptoms of advanced malignancy:

• Cramps and pain when urinating;
• Frequent urination;
• Urine passes in small portions;
• Drawing pains in the groin area;< /li>
• Discomfort during urological examination;
• Bleeding in seminal fluid and urine;
• Erectile dysfunction.

It is very difficult to diagnose prostate cancer in the early stages, since its signs are completely absent. Unfortunately, patients go to the urologist only after the tumor grows in size and puts pressure on the bladder.

Also, the bladder itself loses its tone, urination is painful, and the discharge is erupted in drops. In order to empty completely, the patient needs to strain the lower abdomen. In some cases, a catheter is installed for men.

Moreover, there may be swelling of the scrotum, prostate, and even legs. Urinary incontinence, the formation of kidney stones is not excluded. When a malignant tumor affects the nerve endings, a person has sexual dysfunction. The patient may have problems with the lungs, the skin turns yellow, liver disorders begin. The neoplasm can spread to the gastrointestinal tract, which is also fraught with pain.

At the last stage of the disease, it is no longer possible to save a person, as the bone tissue is affected. The disease can progress over several years. Therefore, if you are experiencing at least one of the above symptoms, then immediately consult a doctor.

There is such a thing as "total PSA". It includes the sum of bound and free. Today, such a diagnosis is a mandatory analysis for prevention. Do not neglect it, as it helps to determine in time if the patient has cancer. For people over fifty, such an examination is simply necessary, since it is at this age that a high risk of malignant tumor formation is manifested.

Indications for diagnosis are as follows:

• The presence of symptoms characteristic of cancer of this organ;
• Age from fifty years old;
• Age from forty-five years old if there were cancer patients in the family;< /li>
• Enlargement of the gland;
• Accurate staging of metastasis;
• Determining how effective the prescribed treatment for the patient is.

Mean PSA

The amount of prostate specific antigen varies with the age of the man. So, up to fifty years, its norm is considered to be from zero to 2.5 ng / ml. At the age of fifty to sixty years, the normal value is the content of PSA up to 3.5 ng / ml. If you are between sixty and seventy, then from zero to 4.5 ng / ml is considered normal. When the patient is seventy to eighty years old - up to 6.5 ng / ml.

Every year, the content of the element increases, as the glandular tissue itself increases in size.

If you are undergoing such a diagnosis for the first time, and the result exceeds the norm, then you should not panic, because this does not mean a terrible diagnosis. The presence of a predisposition to the disease is accompanied by a ratio of total and free antigen, when the latter is in the range from 12 to 100 percent.

The minimum ratio for a man at age sixty-five is a 34 percent chance of developing metastases. Elevated PSA may be due to infectious prostatitis or prostate adenoma. With the development of a cancerous tumor, of course, its level becomes high. This is due to increased antigen production.

Inflammatory processes in soft tissues also lead to an increase in PSA. In this case, its size increases, the outflow of seminal fluid is disturbed, as a result, problems with erection occur.

Do not take this study lightly. Since every year a man increases the likelihood of developing prostate cancer. A neglected disease threatens to be fatal. It is worth remembering that the best treatment is a preventable disease.

Required preparation

Before each blood test, a number of preparatory activities must be carried out. To get the most accurate result, it is necessary to reduce the influence of extraneous factors to a minimum. Tell your urologist what medications you are taking.

Many drugs affect the antigen index. If the results of your study are deciphered incorrectly, then the treatment will not be effective.

Abstain from sexual intercourse two days before the diagnosis. It is best to avoid contact for 5-7 days. Also, do not eat or drink anything 8 hours before the test. Of the liquids, only water is allowed, but exclude it in three hours. On the eve, in the evening, try not to eat, and also do not drink coffee, juices, tea and alcohol. Since rectal massage and procedures in this area reduce the accuracy of the results, do these procedures no later than three days before the examination.

Follow these recommendations to get a clear examination, and as a result, competent treatment.

The PSA index is also affected by the presence of prostate adenoma, inflammatory processes in the body, infectious diseases, an installed catheter, cycling and horseback riding, cystoscopy, taking a variety of medications.

If deviations from the norm are observed, then the patient is additionally prescribed biochemical blood plasma sampling, prostate biopsy, ultrasound of the pelvic organs, CT and MRI, urinalysis and complete blood count.

For an accurate diagnosis, contact an experienced, highly qualified specialist who will competently prescribe a course of treatment and guide you throughout the illness until recovery.

Summing up

It is very important to carefully and carefully treat your health. Unfortunately, in the modern world, a disease such as cancer is spreading around the world and is becoming more and more common. Their main danger lies in the fact that the first symptoms in the early stages are absolutely absent. And when a person begins to feel discomfort, after studying the state of the body, it turns out that the disease has progressed, and the treatment is already useless.

Most often, this disease ends fatally. Therefore, it is important to monitor your condition and periodically diagnose and prevent the disease. A general PSA test will help you prevent the development of a malignant tumor of the prostate by detecting it in time.

It is not necessary to undergo this examination separately. You can include it in your standard annual physical, thereby avoiding other serious ailments as well. It is best not to rely on the first results, but to do this again, but later, in a few weeks, since at the initial stage the antigen content may be normal.

Today, thanks to modern technologies, it is possible to determine not only the presence of a disease, but also a predisposition to it.