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Is it possible to damage the prostate and other things during a digital exam. i didn't have symptoms of prostatitis before and the nurse hurt me?
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Unlikely: It is unlikely that a digital rectal examination would injure the prostate or precipitate prostate inflammation.
Answered 11/8/2020
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