Rectal digital examination of the prostate - Causes, symptoms and treatment. MF.

The examination of the prostate is also called a finger examination of the rectum, or a rectal examination. The need for such a study sooner or later comes across most men. Rectal examination is performed during a routine physical examination, with problems with urination or other unpleasant symptoms.

Prostate examination procedure

You will need to take off your underwear and wrap a paper towel around your waist so that your back is open.

The prostate gland is in front of the rectum. That the doctor could examine it, it is necessary to bend down. You can stand with your hands on the table, or lie on your side, pressing your knees bent to your chest.

Most likely, the doctor will explain what he will do, and help to relax.

To fix the body in the desired position, the doctor can put one hand on the bottom of the abdomen. Then he spreads the buttocks and examines the anus.

The next step in the examination of the prostate gland is the introduction of a finger in the glove with a lubricant in the glove. As you penetrate deep into the rectum, the doctor pauses to let the sphincters relax.

Voltage during the survey is quite natural, but still try to calm down as much as possible. Then you will experience less inconvenience when you are examined. To help relax the sphincters, the doctor will ask for a little stiff( as before defecation).At this point, it is better to slowly exhale the air through the mouth.

The doctor examines the walls of the rectum and presses the prostate gland to assess its size, the presence of tumors and seals. At this point, you can feel the urge to urinate. Some feel nausea and weakness. Do not worry: this is normal. However, after feeling dizzy, immediately tell the doctor about it.

All prostate examination takes a little more than a minute.

After a rectal examination, the doctor checks the feces left on the glove for blood. It can be a sign of hemorrhoids, polyps or bowel cancer.

Finger examination of the rectum can cause discomfort, but not pain. If it hurts, tell the doctor about it. Hypersensitivity to touch may indicate prostatitis( inflammation of the prostate gland).

• If you have hemorrhoids, tell your doctor about it.
• During the test, breathe with your mouth and slowly. Do not hold your breath.
• Try to relax. Think of something pleasant.
• Tell the doctor if it hurts.

After the examination, the doctor will give a napkin and indicate the place where you can put yourself in order, and then report the results.