Can you explain what a prostate exam is?!

Question: Can you explain what a prostate exam is.?

I know it's a doctor sticking their finger in the butt hole but what for.?Health Question & Answer

Answers:

The doctor during the physical will stick two fingers up the anus, and through the rectum into the prostate gland. They need to do this check to ensure that you do not have prostate cancer. They check the shape, the functioning of the gland etc.Health Question & Answer

so they can feel the general size and shape of the prostate which rests just above the rectum, don't they teach anatomy in schools anymore.?

http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/c...Health Question & Answer

This is how they are able to feel the prostrate and determine if its enlarged. FYI...This is not recommended till your 40 now. Health Question & Answer

Tip:
If you feel a hand on each shoulder while the exam is being performed, something's wrong.Health Question & Answer

The simple answer, they stick their finger there to examine the size of the prostate..Health Question & Answer

Checking for cancer.? right.?Health Question & Answer

The consumer health information on youqa.cn is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.

Can you explain what a prostate exam is?!

Health Q&A Resources