I hear they check it with their hands or something like that.
*shivers at the thought*
2007-03-05 08:43:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
The only time it hurts is when you feel both his hands on your shoulders.
Seriously, it does not hurt unless you tighten up.
2007-03-05 08:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by uisignorant 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a little uncomfortable. But think of the alternative. There is a blood test, but the rectal exam is a much better way to detect an enlarged prostate. I'm over 50 and get it done every year at my physical. The idiot that said he wouldn't have it done, all I can say is it is a risk I'm not ready to take. I want to live another 50 if I can.
2007-03-05 09:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by D28Guy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rectal where the doctor puts his finger into the rectum to feel the prostate does not hurt. It is a bit uncomfortable, though. There also is a blood test that will test for prostate cancer. Ask your doctor about that test.
Chow!!
2007-03-05 09:06:18 · answer #3 · answered by No one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called a Digital Rectal Examination, or DRE. The doctor will insert his gloved index finger into your rectum, push upwards and palpate the prostate, which should be soft and about the size of a walnut. If he finds it is enlarged, or if he finds any lumps, he'll send you for further analysis.
If you are over 50, you will also have a blood test (PSA test) in addition to the DRE.
It doesn't hurt, though it's uncomfortable for a moment or two.
2007-03-05 11:03:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Doctor puts lubricant on his finger while asking you to drop your drawers & bend over the examining table. He then inserts his finger & quickly feels the prostate.
He removes his finger & walks out. It takes maybe 5 seconds.
It's both embarassing & messy. Make sure you wipe all the lube off, or you'll have a nasty mess inside your pants when you get home.
It doesn't hurt, but it's not picnic, either. The best thing to do is take a deep breath & relax.
2007-03-05 09:21:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They use a rubber glove lube and positioned a finger up your anus, then sense the section between you anus and penis, there's a small walnut sized organ they'll sense for swelling, shape, and any lumps or puzzling places, it takes decrease than a minute and is no longer painfull in simple terms uncomfortable, Be arranged for some semen to return out the tip of your penis and a pair of time I have been given a erection. The wellbeing care provider stated it replaced into normalfor that to ensue, and gave me a tissue to sparkling up.
2016-10-02 10:42:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor sticks his finger into your anus and feels the prostate gland to see if it is enlarged or has growths. It is a bit uncomfortable and a little embarrassing but nothing to get worked up about
2007-03-05 08:47:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It feels FABULOUS... I recommend Doctors Siegfried and Roy, they're both really gentle... one checks the prostate, while the other whispers lovingly into your ear.
...I don't know about you pal, but my anus wasn't made for having anything inserted, therefore, I'd imagine it ain't pleasant.
2007-03-05 09:01:23 · answer #8 · answered by Help!! 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No it does not hurt, it is rather uncomfortable... you have to think to yourself, cancer or the procedure which is worse.
2007-03-05 09:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easier than a colonostomy
2007-03-05 09:25:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋