EVALUATION
To evaluate a patient for prostatitis the doctor will
begin by obtaining a thorough medical history. A rectal
exam may be done to determine the prostate surface, assess
it size, shape and consistency, and evaluate for an abcess.
A urinalysis will also be done to check urine for the
presence of leukocytes (white blood cells) which are often
seen in the urine with prostate infections. If there is
concern about a urinary infection as well your urine may
be further analyzed by urine culture. |
