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Is prostate massage(in hospital) bad for health? will massage cause prostatitis? i was experiencing symptoms after it (rectal pressure, anus pain, etc

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Prostate massage: If you have a prostate infection prostate massage can spread the infection. Peace and good health. Ask your doctor if you have an infection.

Answered 8/3/2016

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