What tests do you need to do to diagnose prostatitis?

The simplest method is to check the prostate by anal digital examination, which can check the size, shape and tenderness of the prostate, so as to make a preliminary diagnosis and screening of prostate diseases. It is feasible to massage the prostate at the same time and check the changes of the nature and composition of prostatic fluid. B-ultrasound is a common method to examine prostate, including transrectal examination and suprapubic examination, which can accurately measure prostate with an error of less than 5%. It has important diagnostic significance for various prostate diseases, and is simple, non-invasive and harmless.

Injury, speed and other advantages. X-ray examination is of great value in the diagnosis of prostate diseases. For example, plain film can detect whether there is calcification or calculus shadow in prostate. Angiography can help to check whether there is prostate hyperplasia or prostate cancer. CT examination is more important for differential diagnosis of prostate diseases. In addition, urodynamic examination of lower urinary tract is very helpful for the diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cystoscope can directly observe the hyperplasia of posterior urethra, seminal vesicle and middle and lateral lobe of prostate, and it is also very important for the diagnosis of prostate diseases.