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	Prostate Gland
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Diagnosis of prostate problems

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Medical evaluation will include a

	History.
	Physical examination.
	Preliminary tests.

The following universal symptoms chart helps you to evaluate your symptoms by yourself and if necessary seek a consultation with a Urologist in your area -

AUA SYMPTOM SCORE

Physical Examination
A physical examination helps your doctor evaluate your general health. Your doctor will also assess you prostate with a digital rectal examination, performed by inserting a finger into the rectum and feeling the prostate to enable your doctor to detect an enlarged prostate or other abnormalities.

Laboratory Investigations
Urine investigations like urine culture to rule out urinary tract infection. PSA (Prostate specific antigen) blood test is used to detect abnormally high levels of a Protein substance in your blood that may indicate prostate cancer.

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