Comments on: can you explain what a prostate exam is?

By: Dr. Newt Peabody

Dr. Newt Peabody — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:46:15 +0000

Tip:
If you feel a hand on each shoulder while the exam is being performed, something’s wrong.

By: the_only_solorose

the_only_solorose — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:52:50 +0000

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?

By: bananahammock

bananahammock — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:06:08 +0000

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

By: Addicted to Diet Coke

Addicted to Diet Coke — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:27:08 +0000

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

By: Massey 95

Massey 95 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:48:32 +0000

Checking for cancer? right?

By: mtwaites

mtwaites — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:00:24 +0000

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.