Prostate examination is a very important clinical examination that involves entering the rectum with a finger to check the size and shape of the prostate gland and the presence of other abnormal symptoms.
Prostate examination is one of the tests to determine whether there is any abnormality in the prostate gland. The patient is placed in the knee-chest position or in the lithotomy position. The doctor will put on a finger cuff and enter the rectum through the patient’s anus. The prostate is then touched through the rectum to check for abnormalities such as enlargement, nodules, and pain.
The prostate examination is just a common examination tool for doctors to check the prostate gland. Patients should consult their doctors before the examination and be psychologically prepared to understand the examination tool correctly without feeling embarrassed. The process may feel a little discomfort, as long as the positive cooperation with the doctor examination, you can quickly make a diagnosis.