How do you extract fluid from the prostate?

While you bend over or lie on your side or back, the doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and presses each side of the prostate gland 6 or 7 times. The urethra is then gently "milked" with a gloved finger. The secretions are collected in a tube or on a swab.

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Expressed Prostatic Secretions

Exam Overview Examination of expressed prostatic secretions tests a sample of the secretion for signs of inflammation or bacterial infection. While you bend over or lie on your side or back, the doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and presses each side of the prostate gland 6 or 7 times. The urethra is then gently "milked" with a gloved finger. The secretions are collected in a tube or on a swab. The secretions are examined under a microscope for signs of inflammation and are cultured in the lab to find out if bacteria are present. Results Findings of expressed prostatic secretions may include the following. Normal This may also be called a negative result. Microscopic Few or no white blood cells are seen when the sample is viewed under a microscope. Culture No bacteria grow in the sample. A negative culture may mean that the symptoms are caused by chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome, inflammatory or noninflammatory. Abnormal This may also be called a positive result. Microscopic White blood cells, pus cells, or other types of cells that point to inflammation are seen when the sample is viewed under the microscope. Culture Bacteria grow in the sample. What To Think About Your doctor may ask you to avoid ejaculation for 5 days prior to this test. This allows prostatic fluid to build up and prevents an increase in the number of white blood cells in the prostate fluid, which could interfere with test results. The results of the test may help show which type of prostatitis is causing your symptoms. But this test often fails to provide conclusive evidence of the cause of symptoms. Complete the medical test information form (PDF) (What is a PDF document?) to help you prepare for this test. References Other Works Consulted Nickel JC (2012). Prostatitis and related conditions, orchitis, and epididymitis. In AJ Wein et al., eds., Campbell-Walsh Urology, 10th ed., vol. 1, pp. 327-356. Philadelphia: Saunders. Shoskes DA, et al. (2003). Long-term results of multimodal therapy for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Journal of Urology, 169(4): 1406-1410.

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Why do I pee 7 times last night?

Drinking too much fluid during the evening can cause you to urinate more often during the night. Caffeine and alcohol after dinner can also lead to this problem. Other common causes of urination at night include: Infection of the bladder or urinary tract.

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Drinking too much fluid during the evening can cause you to urinate more often during the night. Caffeine and alcohol after dinner can also lead to this problem.

Other common causes of urination at night include:

Infection of the bladder or urinary tract

Drinking a lot of alcohol, caffeine, or other fluids before bedtime

Enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH)

Pregnancy

Other conditions that can lead to the problem include:

Chronic kidney failure

Diabetes

Drinking excessive amount of water

Heart failure

High blood calcium level

Certain medicines, including water pills (diuretics)

Diabetes insipidus

Swelling of the legs

Waking often during the night to urinate can also be linked to obstructive sleep apnea and other sleeping disorders. Nocturia may go away when the sleeping problem is under control. Stress and restlessness can also cause you to wake up at night.

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