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Understanding Male Prostate PainThe Prostate Examination All men should have a prostate examination at some point in their life. It is recommended that beginning at age fifty, men should be examined by their physicians. This is a simple in office procedure and takes less than a couple minutes to perform if the patient can relax. The doctor will put on a sterilized glove and then apply some lubricant to ease the insertion. The doctor will then begin to insert a finger into the rectum. In order to achieve the desired results, the patient needs to relax so that the doctor can perform the examination in a timely manner. Once the sphincter muscles have relaxed the doctor will be able to feel the prostate and make the required diagnosis. You will avoid any future prostate pain by having this test done before a problem arises. Treatment Options There are several treatment options available for the patient to choose from. The most invasive being surgery which is most often, required depending on the severity of the prostate pain one is dealing with. Some that are affected by prostate pain and enlargement of the prostate choose medication as a form of treatment. It is completely up to the patient and their doctor to determine what form of treatment is necessary. Never avoid dealing with prostate pain; it could be a symptom of prostate cancer. Take care of your body and get a prostate test when you need it. You can do research online or at your local library on the treatment options that are available. |
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