What can a doctor's exam tell me about my risk for a UTI?

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    Healthwise answered:

    Findings of the medical history and physical exam include the following:

    Normal
    • No pain, growths or abnormalities
    • No prostate enlargement or tenderness (men only)
    • No discharge from the urethra
    Abnormal
    • Pain or discomfort in response to pressure on the lower back, abdomen or the area above the pelvic bone
    • Growths or abnormalities detected during pelvic or rectal exam
    • Enlarged or tender prostate gland (men only)
    • Discharge from the urethra
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