What a Rectal Fingerprint Examination Can Detect

Rectal fingerprinting can help to diagnose lesions of the anal canal and lower rectum, prostate diseases, occult pelvic fracture, and so on. 1. Diseases of anal canal and lower rectum: it can clarify whether there is perforation, prolapse, mass, polyp, cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fistula, perianal abscess, etc. of rectum. 2. Prostate disease: the size and texture of the prostate gland can be examined for prostate hypertrophy, prostate inflammation and prostate tumor disease. 3. Hidden pelvic fracture: some patients with pelvic fracture may have sacrococcygeal pressure during rectal examination. If there is a need for rectal fingerprinting, it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination in time to avoid delaying the condition.