A probe apparatus for self-administered treatment of prostatitis has a
pair of opposing handle bars symmetrical to each other having handle grip
ends and connected to a center housing along a common axis, and a probe
connected to a front side of the center housing and extending to a probe
tip. The center housing has a vibrator motor which is mechanically
coupled to the probe tip, and is actuated by a switch on one of the
handle grip ends. The probe has a swivelable tip actuated by a pair of
swivel actuators provided on the handle grip ends. The probe tip has an
off-center bulbous or ovoid shape for effecting a sweeping movement over
the prostate when a swivel actuator is actuated. The probe and the handle
grip ends have approximately the same length and extend in the same
direction for more precise manipulation by the patient. The handle bars
are connected to the center housing by twist-lock disconnectors to be
detachable for storage or packing. The probe apparatus is employed by
inserting the probe into the rectum from the rear of the patient, and
positioning the probe tip adjacent the colon walls proximate the prostate
while manipulating the handle grip ends on each side of the patient. It
is employed with the patient in a standing, bent over position, and a
mirror is placed on the floor between the patient's feet to provide
visual confirmation of the position of the probe. The probe apparatus is
effective for prostatitic drainage by manipulating the swivel actuators
to sweep over the surface areas of the prostate toward the prostate
center in order to drain fluid from the prostate gland and ducts.