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Abnormal DRE

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bill2doc

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Is there a Dx for Abnormal DRE ?
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I would hesitate to leap from abnormal DRE to prostate disorder.

What if he just found blood or felt some lesions/lumps unrelated to the prostate? I would ask the Doc what was abnormal and to append the note to document the specifics of what he found/felt

A digital rectal exam (DRE) can be done to:
--Check for growths in or enlargement of the prostate gland in men.
--Check for problems in a woman's reproductive organs , such as the uterus and ovaries. It may also be done to check on symptoms, such as pelvic pain or vaginal bleeding.
--Help find the cause of symptoms such as rectal bleeding (blood in the stool), belly or pelvic pain, a change in urination, or a change in bowel habits.
--Collect a stool sample to test for blood in the stool.
--Check for hemorrhoids or growths, such as cancer, in the rectum.
 
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