Patient's question:
Hello! Doctor, how does the hospital currently perform a routine examination of the prostate? Is it by examining the urine, or by other methods?Doctor's answer:
It is a test for prostatic fluid. Before collecting prostatic fluid, the patient needs to abstain from ejaculation for 3 to 7 days. During the collection of prostatic fluid, the patient first urinates, then adopts the knee-chest position, which means kneeling on the examination table with the buttocks raised. Alternatively, the patient can take the right lateral position, facing the doctor, with both legs bent, and the left leg bent more. In severe cases, the patient may lie flat with slightly bent legs. When the doctor slowly inserts a finger into the prostate through the anus, the patient should breathe through the mouth and relax the anus to avoid interfering with the procedure. The prostate can cause significant discomfort to patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly, while also paying close attention to dietary issues, with a focus on light foods. It is hoped that patients with prostate conditions can receive professional treatment.