A raised PSA level can be alarming - however in most men it is caused by something other than cancer, and it always deserves a proper look. Seen within days at 4 private London hospitals. No GP referral needed.
Assessed personally by Mr Maneesh GheiConsultant Urological Surgeon · GMC 5208045
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142 verified reviewsA raised PSA means the level of prostate-specific antigen in your blood is higher than the normal range for your age. In most men this is not caused by cancer - common causes include an enlarged prostate, prostatitis or a urine infection - and it should always be interpreted by a urologist alongside your history and any symptoms.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is very common in men over 50 and can raise PSA without any cancer being present.
Inflammation of the prostate can push PSA up, often alongside pelvic discomfort or pain when urinating.
A urinary tract infection can raise PSA temporarily, until it has been treated.
Ejaculation, vigorous exercise, cycling, a catheter or a recent prostate procedure can all lift the reading in the days before testing.
A urologist can interpret your result properly - repeating the test if needed, examining the prostate, and arranging a scan only if the overall picture calls for it. At Urocare London you can be seen privately within the same week, with no GP referral, by Mr Maneesh Ghei.
See Mr Ghei at one of 4 London private hospitals. No GP referral needed. Most men are seen within a few days of enquiry. Initial consultation fee is £250.
PSA blood test, symptom review and clinical history, with your results explained in plain English.
Many men need nothing further after their first appointment. Others may need a scan, treatment for BPH or a prostatitis plan.
Mr Ghei is a consultant urological surgeon with a specialist focus on prostate diagnosis and treatment. He holds a Research MD from University College London and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
In his NHS role he is Cancer Lead and Academic Lead at Whittington Hospital London - one of a small number of consultant urologists in the UK to hold both positions. Every private patient is cared for by Mr Ghei personally, from first appointment through to any treatment that follows.
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