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Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:13 pm


Diagnosis

A physical examination, patient history, and evaluation of symptoms provide the basis for a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia The physical examination includes a digital rectal examination (DRE), and symptom evaluation is obtained from the results of the AUA Symptom Index.

Digital rectal examination (DRE)

DRE typically takes less than a minute to perform. The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the patient's rectum to feel the surface of the prostate glan...Read the full article

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