What is the reason for elevated prostate-specific antigen?

Patient's question:

Prostate ultrasound 4.33.4, total prostate-specific antigen 4.11 (0-4), elevated, no symptoms of frequent urination or urgency, urine is yellow. Does this indicate benign prostatic hyperplasia? What causes the elevated prostate-specific antigen? What condition does it indicate? What treatment is required?

Doctor's answer:

From a symptomatic perspective, there doesn't seem to be any major issues. Slightly elevated levels might be due to inflammation! If the specific antibody test results are slightly higher, there will definitely be no major problems. Generally, taking Qian Mao Qu Du capsules for a few days should help. Prostate conditions tend to be recurrent, requiring long-term medication treatment. Moreover, for male patients, it's important to seek medical attention at professional and reputable hospitals promptly. Treatment should be considered based on the examination results. Additionally, it's important to quit smoking and drinking, and pay attention to personal hygiene.

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