Prostate cancer
Dear Sir or Madam,
I (33 years old) have the following question and hope you can help me.
Lately, I have been feeling the need to urinate more often. The amount of urine I pass seems to be increased. At night, I have to go to the bathroom - not every night, but usually once per night. Sometimes there is a "dripping" afterwards, especially when I urinate while sitting down. I do not have any pain, erectile dysfunction, blood in my urine, etc. I have also had problems with the lower back for about 10 years, which first occurred in the context of a "sports injury", but was medically clarified (weak back muscles). A few weeks ago, I had some pain in the coccyx for a few minutes, but this has happened to me before. My back pain "often radiates from the top over the coccyx" and then goes away.
About 5 years ago, I saw a doctor for problems with my intestines. During a physical examination, he told me that I have a slightly enlarged prostate, which is not a cause for concern. I also had to undergo a colonoscopy (family history of colon cancer), which was inconclusive.
I recently visited my primary care physician to get a referral for a repeat colonoscopy (again inconclusive / during a "preliminary appointment" I was also examined with a finger for an "old" anal fissure and anal fistula operated on 5 years ago) and explained my problem with the frequent visits to the toilet. However, I did not mention the entire history mentioned above, as I did not think much of it at the time. A urine test was conducted, which came back normal.
I am currently suffering from anxiety about various diseases and depression (I am also seeking treatment) and to calm myself down in general, my primary care physician spontaneously ordered a small blood test. Everything came back normal as well.
Now, I (which one should not do) have researched on the internet and am extremely afraid that I may have prostate cancer. As far as I know, this disease has not occurred in the family.
I would appreciate an evaluation.
Thank you in advance!
