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In any normal situation, should a prostate exam cause or possibly irritate/infect the prostate? had an exam now butthole/maybe prostate hurts?
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No: With adequate lubricant, using KY jelly a prostate examination should not be painful or cause infection. ( Unless the prostate was already inflamed). A anal fissure (small tear) may cause pain on examination. Consider using a stool softener for a few days & see your physician.
Answered 1/23/2019
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