how often/what age should a prostate exam be done. what are the signs of a problem, and how do you check your self?
2006-07-05 03:20:31 · 6 answers · asked by loveable_bear3030 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
SOUNDS LIKE THEY START THIS AT AGE 40...
Doctors, I guess, just slip a finger up there and see if it is enlarged...... you can not do this yourself...
I suggest you tell the doctor to use two fingers.... tell him you want a second opinion...
2006-07-05 03:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by mallard guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At age 40; once a year. Enlarged prostate symptoms may include; dribbling, poor urine flow, difficulty urinating. Don't know about self exam, though.
2006-07-05 03:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're about to enter an finished new international my buddy. ok from my journey the first time is the worst. attempt to relax. when you're demanding it makes the "insertion" harder. it is going to likely be chilly as hell in the start till your body warmth warms it up. The usual practitioner ought to bypass his finger round it quite is a peculiar feeling. Kinda like some thing crawling round "up there". thankfully, the completed element is over quickly. merely save telling your self this can be a competent element for my wellbeing. After it really is over, end on the nearest bar and performance the stiffest drink in the position. That facilitates plenty.
2016-11-01 05:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
starting at 40 felt like i was trying to pee through a straw getting up at night to pee and going more tha 7 times a day. just had sugery myself after suffering for yrs. had tuna therapy done this is less invasise that turp call still have sex but have retrograde ejaculation best to have doc check your prostate not easy to feel it yourself
2006-07-05 15:28:42 · answer #4 · answered by primed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the physical exam, a blood test should be taken to check PSA levels.
2006-07-05 03:27:21 · answer #5 · answered by Richard B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had one done, my doctor recommended me to get one...I just turned 51.
After the first one, the doctor that did mine said every ten years.
I don't know if you can check yourself.
It was not that bad...except what you had to do before the exam.
2006-07-05 03:24:10 · answer #6 · answered by Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋