Prostate problems, why did the doctor check with fingers in the anus?

Patient's question:

Recently, I don't know what's wrong, I've been feeling extremely uncomfortable downstairs, and I'm also not experiencing morning erections anymore. Why do doctors use their fingers to touch the anus during examinations for prostate issues?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, are you putting in suppositories or liquid? If it's suppositories, start counting from the anus, about 5-7 centimeters is fine. That is the deepest point your middle finger can reach, because when the patient administers it themselves, their entire middle finger won't go all the way in. You will feel it on the anterior wall of the rectum. If it's liquid medication, inject it about 10 centimeters, then sit for a while.

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