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When a urologist does a rectal exam with his finger, what is he checking for?
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He or she: is feeling the prostate and looking for abnormal lumps or bumps
Answered 7/15/2014
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DRE: A Digital Rectal Exam is performed to palpate, or feel the prostate gland. The prostate may show enlargement, abnormal texture, asymmetry, nodules, or tenderness which are very useful in diagnosing various problems including BPH, infection, or cancer.
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