prostate gland disease - #21159
I am really struggling with some health issues and I think they might relate to prostate gland disease. About a month ago, I started feeling this weird discomfort in my lower abdomen, like a dull ache that just won't go away. At first, I thought it was just something I ate but then it progressed to pain while urinating. Super uncomfortable, ya know? I went to see my doctor, and he mentioned something about prostate gland disease but didn't go into much detail. He did some tests and said my PSA levels were slightly elevated, and now I’m freaking out a bit. I mean, could this be a serious form of prostate gland disease? I have no family history of these kinds of issues, and I'm in my late 50s, but I'm generally healthy. I've been reading online, and honestly, it’s all pretty confusing. Some sites say it might just be benign prostate hyperplasia, others mention prostate cancer, which scares me. How do I know if it’s just a mild case of prostate gland disease or something more severe? What are the next steps? I feel lost and could really use some advice, like is there a way to manage the symptoms or even find out what I should do next? Please help!
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