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Can you be too fat for a digital rectal exam?
Yes, a digital rectal exam is done using a CT scanner. Without even going into how much radiation a large patient will recieve, there is a weight limit on the table and the hole that the person has to fit through is only so big. ------------------------------------------ A digtal rectal exam has nothing to do with a CT scanner. Digital, in this case, refers to the finger (a digit). It is a rectal exam performed with the examiner's finger. If the patient is particularly heavy, it certainly makes it more difficult to perform a digital rectal exam effectively, but it can still be done.
How is a digital rectal examination done?
It is performed by means of inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum and palpating (feeling) for lumps
How often should a male testicular and female breast exam be preformed?
Digital rectal examination is done yearly for males 50 and above. Self breast exam monthly for women.Mammograms as early as 35 years old if there is familial history of cancer. 39 years old and above annul mammograms for those not at risk.
When you have a pap smear do you also have to have a rectal exam to?
No you dont have a rectal exam with it, at least I have never.... Rectal exams are done by different doctors.
What are the screening test for prostate cancer called?
The typical first test done is a digital rectal exam. Another test is a PSA blood test. The third test is a Transrectal Ultrasound and Biopsy.
When is Rectal examination done?
Rectal examination is performed in most instances as an annual routine procedure in colorectal cancer screening
When measuring a rectal temperature with an electronic thermometer the medical assistant should?
use red coclored top and throw the probe in the trash can when done
Why is an anoscopy done?
An anoscopy is typically done to investigate and diagnose conditions affecting the anus and lower rectum, such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or anal cancer. It allows a healthcare provider to visually examine the area using a lighted scope called an anoscope.
What is a device that compresses and decompresses digital video?
a codec and more often than not it is done in software not hardware.
How often should testicular exam be done?
a testicular exam should be done once a month
How often should furnace duct cleaning be done and how much does it cost?
I heard that you should have ducts cleaned but I don't know how often. How often should furnace duct cleaning be done and how much does it cost?
What surgical procedure is used for the jackknife position?
Surgery of the ano-rectal region is done in the jack knife position like surgery for plies, pilonidal sinus and rectal prolapse
