Benign Prostatic Enlargement

Some of the common tests to diagnose Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE) include :

• Digital rectal examination (DRE).
  Your doctor inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and feels the prostate next to the rectum. This gives him a general idea of the size and condition of the gland.
• Urine flow study.
  A special device you urinate into measures how quickly the urine is flowing. A reduced flow often suggests BPE.
• Cystoscopy.
  A small tube, a cystoscope, is passed through the opening of the urethra in the penis. It contains a lens and light system that helps your doctor see the inside of the urethra, prostate and the bladder to identify the location and degree of the obstruction.