Question 1

what does a transrectal ultrasound feel like?

Accepted Answer

2nd hand impression:: There seems to be a rather mild degree of discomfort on insertion of the probe. Depending on the size of the prostate there may be mild discomfort as the probe is manipulated during the exam. I would say a more intense version of a digital (finger) exam of the prostate.

Question 2

prostate utricle cyst 29x27x21mm aspiration done by trus . after 8 months recurred with a size of 9x7 mm.irritation while sitting.what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: Rely on your urologist to make the decision on further treatment. Good Luck

Question 3

how long before transrectal ultrasound one should take enema. the clinic is about 30 min away from me and i dont want to have to use toilet on the way to clinic. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: 1-2 hrs should be OK

Question 4

35/male usaf overseas seen by german dr. 6mm stone @bladder-urethera uvt. dr. used trus to find stone (couldn't). no prep/meds just transrectal without warning. after the proc exp'd pain & bleeding (light red after wipe) is this normal & for how long?

Accepted Answer

: Without biopsy, TRUS should not cause much symptom after the procedure but you likely suffered a scratch on the rectal mucosa during the procedure which explains the mild rectal bleeding and pain. Bleeding should resolve within 24 hours but the pain may last a couple days.

Question 5

35y male military overseas seen by german dr. 6mm kidney stone @bladder-urethera uvt, after dr. couldn't stone in kidney or bladder. he immediately did trus. after the trus i notice bleeding 6 hours later still bleeding with mild pain. normal or/not?

Accepted Answer

: The operating Dr can best make this decision based on experience in men like you who have had done what you had by the Dr.

Question 6

i asked: is cardiac monitoring used during transrectal ultrasound? i had the trus with conscious sedation & i had cardiac monitoring. no  cardiac hx.

Accepted Answer

Cardiac monitoring: Is always done during conscious sedation, it's a rule nothing to do with your health history

Question 7

for a trus/prostate biopsy, do you prefer prescribing cipro (ciprofloxacin) alone, or with gentamicin?  or, gentamicin with ceftriaxone? thank you...

Accepted Answer

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) alone: The most commonly used and recommended prophylactic antibiotic regimen for prostate biopsy is a fluoroquinolone (such as ciprofloxacin) alone, i.e. no aminoglycoside.  See http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21563156: "...there were no significant differences between several classes of antibiotics for the outcomes tested (bacteriuria, bacteremia, fever and the need for hospitalization)."

Question 8

can you tell me how is a transrectal ultrasound like?

Accepted Answer

See below: transrectal ultrasound is often used to look at the prostate gland for the size and signs of cancer.  a probe is placed through the anus into the rectum to look at the prostate gland that is next to the rectum.

Question 9

can transrectal ultrasound detect if youre not a virgin??

Accepted Answer

: No

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: transrectal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound of rectum: It's an special ultra sound prope placed via the rectum to evaluate the rectal wall. The most common use is to stage rectal cancers or in the evaluation of rectal /pararectal masses or infection. Hope this helps.

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Prostate utricle cyst 29x27x21mm aspiration done by trus . after 8 months recurred with a size of 9x7 mm.irritation while sitting.what should i do?

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How long before transrectal ultrasound one should take enema. the clinic is about 30 min away from me and i dont want to have to use toilet on the way to clinic. thanks?

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35/male usaf overseas seen by german dr. 6mm stone @bladder-urethera uvt. dr. used trus to find stone (couldn't). no prep/meds just transrectal without warning. after the proc exp'd pain & bleeding (light red after wipe) is this normal & for how long?

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35y male military overseas seen by german dr. 6mm kidney stone @bladder-urethera uvt, after dr. couldn't stone in kidney or bladder. he immediately did trus. after the trus i notice bleeding 6 hours later still bleeding with mild pain. normal or/not?

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I asked: is cardiac monitoring used during transrectal ultrasound? i had the trus with conscious sedation & i had cardiac monitoring. no cardiac hx.

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For a trus/prostate biopsy, do you prefer prescribing cipro (ciprofloxacin) alone, or with gentamicin? or, gentamicin with ceftriaxone? thank you...

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Can you tell me how is a transrectal ultrasound like?

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Can transrectal ultrasound detect if youre not a virgin??

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What is the definition or description of: transrectal ultrasound?

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