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Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)

Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)

A Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) is the medical name for the infamous finger probe! A health care provider inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum and examines the prostate for any irregularities in size, shape and texture.

Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) Finger wave! A health care provider inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum and examines the prostate for any irregularities in size, shape and texture.

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