Hello. Just a quick question. When you have a digital rectal exam (mainly for bleeding issues), would the doctor notice if there were any problems with the prostate?
Hello. Just a quick question. When you have a digital rectal exam (mainly for bleeding issues), would the doctor notice if there were any problems with the prostate?
Hello Phil80
A DRE can be used to see if you have a prostate problem but it would be best if you spoke with the Dr who carried out the examination about your question as they will be able to confirm their findings.
Best wishes,
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator
Hi. Thanks for the reply but I was just wondering if you have a DRE for another issue, but there was a problem with the prostate, would the doctor notice that or does a prostate check require a separate DRE check?
Hi. Thanks for the reply but I was just wondering if you have a DRE for another issue, but there was a problem with the prostate, would the doctor notice that or does a prostate check require a separate DRE check?