Patient's question:
My prostatitis has been going on for a long time. When it's not severe, I usually treat it with medication. When it gets serious, I'll go to the hospital for inpatient treatment. The doctor usually suggests that I undergo a digital rectal exam. I'd like to consult about whether a digital rectal exam can cause some degree of physical damage to the body?Doctor's answer:
Digital rectal examination, also known as "rectal examination," is a method of examining the rectum using the index finger inserted from the anus. The examiner wears a glove or applies a sufficient amount of lubricant to the finger, then gently massages the anus with the examining index finger until the anal sphincter relaxes. The examining finger is then slowly inserted into the anus to touch the anal opening and the rectum. If indicated, a double examination is performed. It may cause certain injuries to the body. The above is a suggestion for this issue, and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you.