Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) Test

Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) and ultrasound of the prostate (USG) use sound waves to take pictures of a man's prostate gland.

The doctor will order this test if you have symptoms like trouble urinating or a high blood test result. It is also used to look into a nodule found during a rectal exam, find any problems, and determine if the gland is more significant than usual.

Transrectal ultrasound is used to detect abnormalities in the rectum and surrounding structures, such as the prostate. Endorectal ultrasound is also known as ERUS and TRUS. Ultrasound transrectal. To examine the prostate, an ultrasound probe is inserted into the rectum.

A TRUS is often used to help diagnose prostate cancer when the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level is high, the doctor feels an abnormal area during a digital rectal exam (DRE), or a man has specific symptoms like trouble urinating. It's done to:

• Check the prostate for any unusual spots.

• Guide a needle through the prostate during a biopsy to get samples.

• Check the prostate's size and shape.

You will be asked to lie on your side with your knees bent for a transrectal ultrasound. The transducer is protected by a disposable cover, which is lubricated before being inserted through the anus and into the rectum. The images are obtained from various angles in order to obtain the best view of the prostate gland.

Most of the time, it is not painful, but sedation is available in many cases. Transrectal ultrasound side effects are usually mild and infrequent, but they can cause some minor discomfort. This could include rectal bleeding as well as pain or tenderness.

An Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) Testis typically performed in a hospital's radiology department or an outpatient imaging facility. So, for the best services and reliable results, schedule your test at Ganesh Diagnostic in Yamuna Vihar.