How to check for prostate cancer?

In recent years, with the continuous progress of society, the life pressure of male friends has gradually increased. Smoking and drinking have become a part of their lives, and various diseases have followed. Prostate cancer is one of them. So let's take a look at how to check for prostate cancer.

1. Rectal examination

Digital rectal examination is the simplest, most economical and practical method. The doctor inserts his index finger into the rectum through the anus to touch the prostate. In patients with prostate cancer, a hard nodule can be felt.

2. Serum prostate-specific antigen test

Generally, the serum prostate-specific antigen (pSA) of normal people does not exceed 4ng/ml. The serum pSA level increases when there is prostate cancer or other prostate diseases. It should be noted that sexual intercourse, prostate massage, catheterization, urinary tract infection, transrectal prostate ultrasound examination, prostate puncture biopsy, etc. can cause pSA to increase. Therefore, these activities or operations should be avoided before the examination to avoid affecting the examination results. Repeated examinations can improve the diagnosis rate. For patients with significantly elevated pSA, prostate puncture biopsy should be performed to confirm the diagnosis.

3. Transrectal ultrasound

Transrectal ultrasound examination is to insert the ultrasound probe through the anus into the rectum to explore the condition of the prostate. This examination does not cause any damage. Some patients may feel slight discomfort. It can avoid the influence of abdominal fat, intestinal gas, etc. on the examination results.

After the above introduction, everyone must have learned a lot about the examination methods of prostate cancer, so we will not be anxious when facing the disease. At the same time, we must maintain a good attitude, develop a healthy lifestyle, and have regular diet and nutrition when conducting disease examinations and treatments.