Possible prostate issues

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can anybody tell me how can you get your prostate checked other than the GP finger up the back side??

my symtoms are non-specific utheritis and dryness on penis head and epidiymitis which burns in left testical.. i have done every other possible test going regarding any genital issues... i have tested positive for uti 6 weeks ago

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    anyone help

  • Posted

    The DRE is probably what would every urologist will do first. It's simple, quick and painless. The thought of it is worse the actual procedure.

  • Posted

    I suggest you go to a GP that specialises in men's health.

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    John,

    You should find a urologist. When you tested positive for UTI, did you take a course of antibiotic ? If not you should get a doctor to prescribe it. A doctor might want to test your urine again since it is a simple test.

    I had prostatitis, infection/inflammation, of the prostate when I was 22. A urologist checked my urine and also semen for bacteria, to diagnose it. He prescribed an antibiotic. I saw him weekly for 4 weeks, and he massaged my prostate by DRE (digital rectal exam) to get some semen discharge on a microscope slide. If you have prostatitis, it will feel painful when he presses on the prostate. It cleared up after 4 weeks.

    TKM (Thomas)

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