Examination and Investigations

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The dreaded rectal exam
Here the examining physician insert his fingers into your anus to feel for the prostate gland.
The main advantage of a digital rectal exam is that it's sometimes indicate that it's time to make some changes in your life.  It may inform you to start taking proper care of your prostate and the rest of your body in general, something you have not done for quite a while.

Apart from the enlarged prostate you are probably carrying excess weight in your belly region, don't sleep well and lack energy during the afternoons at work.  All of these are symptoms of poor hormone intelligence and your prostate is simply crying out for help.
Your doctor will attempt to mask the symptoms of enlarged prostate with drugs.


Prostate Ultrasound Scan
This test is safe, painless and can be done in less than an hour. It helps your doctor identify possible prostate conditions before they become more serious or unmanageable.

Prostate ultrasound, also called transrectal ultrasound, provides images of a man's prostate gland and surrounding tissue. The exam typically requires insertion of an ultrasound probe into the rectum of the patient.
This test is used to examine your prostate for the presence of any abnormalities, cancer, or other prostate-related conditions.


Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
This test  is done to see how much of a particular protein you have in your blood. High levels of PSA may mean that you have prostate cancer, could also signify Prostatitis (Prostate inflammation). Other causes of high PSA include BPH, Urinary Tract Infection and Old Age.


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