Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis physical examination
Introduction
Physical Examination
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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