How long does a prostate scan last?

Let the radiographer know if you have any of these. The scan takes 30 to 40 minutes. The machine won't touch you but it is very noisy and you might feel warm. The radiographer will leave the room but you'll be able to speak to them through an intercom, and will wear earplugs or ear defenders.

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What does an MRI scan involve?

Before the scan the doctor or nurse will ask questions about your health. As the scan uses magnets, they will ask whether you have any metal in your body such as implants or fragments that could be attracted to the magnet. They will decide if you can't have an MRI or if there are any changes needed to make sure the MRI is as safe as possible for you. For example, if you have a pacemaker for your heart you may not be able to have an MRI scan. You’ll also need to take off any jewellery or metal items. If you use patches on your skin such as pain medication, you should ask the doctor if this should be removed for the MRI scan. You will lie very still on a table, which will move slowly into the scanner which is shaped like a doughnut or a long tunnel. If you don’t like closed or small spaces (claustrophobia), tell your radiographer (the person who takes the images) and they may be able to suggest some ways that could help you feel more comfortable in the scanner. The radiographer might give you an injection of a dye during the scan. The dye helps them see the prostate and other organs more clearly on the scan. It is usually safe, but can sometimes cause problems if you:

have kidney problems

have asthma

are allergic to the dye or have any other allergies.

Let the radiographer know if you have any of these.

The scan takes 30 to 40 minutes. The machine won’t touch you but it is very noisy and you might feel warm. The radiographer will leave the room but you’ll be able to speak to them through an intercom, and will wear earplugs or ear defenders. You may also be able to listen to music through headphones.

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What are doctors looking for when they hold your balls?

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My mom says that my doctor will probably examine my testicles the next time I have a physical exam. Why?

– Ben*

A testicular exam can make a guy feel a bit awkward or embarrassed, but just like checking a person's blood pressure, it's a normal part of a physical exam. The doctor checks the testicles and the area around them to make sure everything is healthy and that a guy doesn't have any problems, like a hernia. Your doctor can teach you how to check your testicles yourself (called a testicular self-exam) so you can learn what's normal and what changes to be aware of that might need to be checked out, like lumps or swelling.

*Names have been changed to protect user privacy.

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