How is prostatitis diagnosed?
Diagnostic procedures for prostatitis may include the following:
* Urine culture involves collecting and evaluating the urine for the presence of white blood cells and bacteria.
* Collecting and
evaluating prostatic fluid for the presence of white
blood cells and bacteria.
* Digital rectal examination - a procedure in which the physician inserts a gloved finger into the rectum to examine the rectum and the prostate gland.
* Semen culture
* Cystoscopy - an examination in which a scope to examine the bladder and urinary tract is inserted through the urethra.
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