This
examination of the prostate gland is a simple, slightly uncomfortable
procedure where the doctor feels your prostate gland by inserting
a lubricated gloved finger in your rectum (back passage). This
type of examination is a procedure also used to examine for other
medical conditions such as haemorrhoids and rectal bleeding. During
this procedure it helps if you can relax your body, particularly
by not tightening your buttocks as this may cause you more discomfort.
You
will be asked to lie on a couch on your side with your knees drawn
up towards your chin. The doctor will then put a gloved finger
into your rectum. He/she will be able to to feel your prostate
through the rectum wall and detect any problems or changes from
the previous examination.
