Chronic bacterial prostatitis physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Physical Examination

A physical examination may show:

Discharge from the urethra
Enlarged, mildly tender prostate
Enlarged or tender lymph nodes in the groin area
Swelling and tenderness of the scrotum
During a physical exam, the prostate gland may feel normal, or large and soft (boggy).

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Physical Examination