Patient's question:
How can I know if my condition has worsened?Doctor's answer:
Diagnosis primarily involves a prostatic fluid examination. Abstinence from sexual activity is required for 5 to 7 days before the test. The cost of the examination is approximately 20 yuan. The doctor uses a finger to press the prostate through the rectum, and the squeezed prostatic fluid flows out through the urethra, drops onto a slide, and is then sent to the laboratory for examination. Results are usually available within a few minutes. Gentle and orderly pressure is generally required during the squeezing process. Force should not be used. The key is for the patient not to be nervous. Nervousness can cause anal contraction and hardening of the gland, making it difficult to extract the fluid.