What other conditions may cause a high PSA level?
——————————————————————————– There are several conditions other than prostate cancer that can cause the level of PSA in the blood stream to rise. The most common condition is enlargement of the prostate gland, called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is very common in men over 50 years of age and may cause difficulty with urination. About 4 out of 5 men eventually develop enlarged prostates. BPH is not cancer, nor is there evidence that it leads to cancer. Infection or inflammation of the prostate gland is called prostatitis. This condition may also cause higher than normal PSA levels.
