The cityâs electric service area is defined by the Public Utility Commission and includes most of the city limits of Boerne, as well as some areas outside the city limits.
The insertion of a finger through the anus to palpate (feel) the size, shape, firmness, tenderness (discomfort or pain), and mobility of the prostate gland that surrounds the urethra below the urinary bladder in a male.
The doctor slides a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum and feels the part of the prostate that lies next to it. You may find the DRE slightly uncomfortable, but it is very brief. This exam tells the doctor whether the gland has any bumps, irregularities, soft spots, or hard spots that require additional tests.