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.