Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling urinary pain frequently, and my abdomen is also uncomfortable. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it might be a problem with the prostate. They mentioned that an anal digital examination may be necessary. But I'm feeling particularly upset and want to consult if the anal digital examination for the prostate is painful? What exactly does the procedure involve?Doctor's answer:
Hello, recently I've been experiencing dysuria and abdominal discomfort. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said I have prostatitis. It is necessary to perform an anal digital examination. If there is no pain during the anal digital examination of the prostate, there is no need to worry. The specific procedure is as follows: the doctor wears a glove on the right hand and applies petroleum jelly. They insert it into the anus to perform a prostate massage, and prostatic fluid will flow out from the urethra. This allows for the examination of the prostatic fluid.