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Aug 13, 2018 · Worried about getting a prostate exam? Don’t put it off! Dr. Park explains what to expect. Men's Health Screenings by Age: https://www.nkch.org/services/mens...
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- North Kansas City Hospital & Meritas Health
Dec 11, 2020 · During the exam, an MRI makes noises while taking images and some patients may feel warm. This is normal but patients should tell their technologists if they feel uncomfortable. Learn more...
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Oct 29, 2014 · Take the BMJ Learning module on clinical examination of the prostate here: https://bit.ly/digitalrectalexam.
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Nov 26, 2008 · This video, prepared by Gerald Chodak, MD, a Chicago-based urologist, is one of a series of independent, educational video materials about the prostate and prostate disorders for consumers and patients that are accessible on Dr. Chodak's ProstateVideos.com web site.
What happens during a prostate exam? Screening for prostate cancer typically involves two types of investigation: a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. Your doctor may advise having both or just one.
Mar 31, 2022 · An examination of your prostate involves your doctor putting a finger into your back passage (rectum). They can then feel your prostate. This is also called a digital rectal exam (DRE).
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Mar 15, 2023 · A prostate exam or digital rectal exam (DRE) is when a healthcare provider uses a gloved finger to examine the prostate gland through the rectum. The exam only takes a few minutes and should not hurt.