Does high PSA always indicate prostate cancer? Urologist Dr Pradeep Prakash shares why medical evaluation is important

Elevated PSA levels do not always indicate prostate cancer and can result from multiple conditions.

Normal PSA range is 0–4 ng/ml; levels between 4–10 ng/ml have various possible causes.

Causes of high PSA include prostate infection, UTI, urinary retention, recent procedures, or prostate enlargement.

Dr Pradeep Prakash, urologist at Yashoda Hospital, stresses medical evaluation is necessary for elevated PSA.

Elevated PSA warrants follow-up tests to rule out cancer and determine the underlying cause.