How to check the prostate, detailed explanation of prostate examination

The prostate is known as the "gland" of men's life. One of the main components of semen, prostatic fluid, is secreted by the prostate. Therefore, it is very important to protect the health of men's prostate. Men can go to the hospital for regular prostate examinations to monitor the health of the prostate at all times.

1: The doctor wears gloves or finger cots and applies vaseline or liquid wax to the fingertips.

2: The patient usually takes the knee-chest position or lithotomy position. If the patient is seriously ill or weak, the side-lying position can also be taken.

3: In the knee-chest position, support the patient's left shoulder or buttocks with your left hand, and gently massage the anus with your right index finger to help the patient adapt to the massage, so as to avoid sudden tension of the anal sphincter. Then slowly insert your finger into the anus. When the finger tip enters the anus wall about 5 cm away from the anus, the prostate can be touched. Pay attention to the shape and changes of the prostate.

4: When massaging the prostate, use the distal ends of your fingers to slowly massage inward and forward, about 4-5 times on each side. Then move your hands to the upper part of the gland and squeeze downward along the median groove. This will allow the prostate fluid to be discharged from the urethra and a sample can be collected for testing.

1: Massage should be performed in a certain direction and should not be performed back and forth. Unreasonable techniques often lead to failure of the examination.

2: If a massage fails or the test result is negative, it needs to be repeated after 3-5 days if there are clinical indications.

3: The indications for prostate massage should be clear. It is generally used for chronic prostatitis. Massage is contraindicated if tuberculosis, abscess or tumor is suspected.

4: The force used during massage should be even and appropriate. If it is too light, the prostate fluid cannot be expelled, and if it is too heavy, it will cause pain.

It is necessary because only regular examinations can detect prostatitis in time. When suffering from prostatitis, not only will there be a more serious decline in sexual function, such as impotence, premature ejaculation, etc., but also the quality of semen will be seriously reduced.