Re: Prostate
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 10:48 am
There are apparently lots of things that can go wrong with prostates that aren't ( to use the medical term) "sinister". Inflamed , enlarged and that sort of thing. They still need sorting though.
The Doctor cannot refuse you a referal to a specialist. If you are at all worried , go and see a specialist if only for peace of mind.
I don't know what it's like at your practice , but where I am it's difficult to see a Doctor you know, rather than a Locum. This doesn't help , because this 'here today gone tomorrow' method of delivery means that there is a lack of continuity in treatment, and repeat questioning , and examinations, which is unneccesary.
The test is not the most reliable indicator, as things like whether you have recently ejaculated will affect the reading. The rate of rise is used as an indicator of whether further investigation is wise , if it was 3 last year, 4 at Christmas and now it's gone up to 5 then something needs looking at. It is never used solely as a means of diagnosis , but as a pointer for further investigation.
The Doctor cannot refuse you a referal to a specialist. If you are at all worried , go and see a specialist if only for peace of mind.
I don't know what it's like at your practice , but where I am it's difficult to see a Doctor you know, rather than a Locum. This doesn't help , because this 'here today gone tomorrow' method of delivery means that there is a lack of continuity in treatment, and repeat questioning , and examinations, which is unneccesary.
The test is not the most reliable indicator, as things like whether you have recently ejaculated will affect the reading. The rate of rise is used as an indicator of whether further investigation is wise , if it was 3 last year, 4 at Christmas and now it's gone up to 5 then something needs looking at. It is never used solely as a means of diagnosis , but as a pointer for further investigation.