The exam typically involves:
- Visual inspection: The healthcare provider will examine your abdomen, rectum, and anus for any visible signs of abnormalities, such as swelling, redness, or lesions.
- Palpation: The provider will gently press on your abdomen to check for tenderness, masses, or other abnormalities.
- Digital rectal exam: The provider will insert a gloved finger into your rectum to examine the rectal walls and prostate gland (in men).
