For PSA-lowering medications, taking them needs to be chosen according to the specific condition, including finasteride and levofloxacin.
PSA is prostate-specific antigen, and its increase may be caused by physical stimulation, prostate hyperplasia, prostatitis, prostate cancer and other reasons.
1. Physical stimulation: If you have had cystoscopy or prostate massage in recent times, it may stimulate the prostate organ and lead to a transient increase in PSA. There is no need to worry, and a review in 3 to 5 days can restore it to normal levels.
2. Prostatic hyperplasia: It may be caused by aging, imbalance of sex hormone balance, etc. Symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urinary retention may occur. In mild cases, no special treatment is needed, while in severe cases, finasteride and other medications can be taken under the guidance of a doctor, and surgery can be performed if necessary.
3. Prostatitis: Bacterial infections such as Escherichia coli, Aspergillus, etc., or long-term urinary holding, excessive sexual life. It is recommended to choose antibacterial drugs such as levofloxacin and azithromycin under the guidance of doctors.
4. Prostate cancer: it may be related to heredity, infection, diet and other factors, and it needs timely prostate MRI, puncture biopsy and other tests to make a clear diagnosis. Radical surgical treatment such as laparoscopic resection can be taken in early stage. If surgical resection is not possible, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and other comprehensive treatment can be chosen.
Drugs should be taken under the guidance of a physician to avoid adverse reactions.