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How often, if ever should i as a mid 50s male have a hernia exam and dre? i get up every night once or twice to use the bathroom.

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Check prostate : Your prostate needs to be checked at least yearly by digital examination and by blood test. Hernia could be checked routinely during physical examination . Hernia will not affect your bathroom routine your prostate does

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 1/1/2017

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