The prostate is a gland in men that surrounds the urethra. During a rectal exam a doctor can feel the prostate with his or her finger to feel for any abnormalities.
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(Digital rectal examination of the prostate gland)
The prostate is a gland in men that surrounds the urethra. During a rectal exam a doctor can feel the prostate with his or her finger to feel for any abnormalities.
Just relax: this is painless and easy.
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