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Digital Rectal Exam

Digital rectalexam

A digital (finger) rectal exam checks for problems in organs or other structures in the pelvis and lower abdomen. During a digital rectal exam, your doctor puts a lubricated, gloved finger of one hand into the rectum.

Current as of: March 22, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
Clinical Review Board:
E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Jimmy Ruiz MD - Hematology, Oncology

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