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Why do I have consistent dull testicular pain with a stomach ache?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old male, and I have had a consistent dull ache in my testicles (most of the time, the left side and less of the right side) for two months from now. From time to time, it will cause stomach ache, which I know is due to the spermatic cord going up into the abdomen. I have a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax, and do not worry. You are suffering from testicular orchalgia. First of all, I would like to say both your urologist treated you correctly. If there is a doubt about epididymitis, it should be treated. Now your symptoms are not getting improved means it may not ... Read Full »
What is the cause and treatment for epididymitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I had pain below the belly, which, on the next day, passed to the left scrotum, and was swollen. I visited a urologist, got USG done on the scrotum, blood test, urine test, urine culture, sugar. Left epididymitis with reactive hydrocele was noted. Nothing was f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and seen all reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Treatment done is right and nothing to worry about. After an acute epididymitis episode, there are high chances that it can turn into chronic epididymitis as in your case. I... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My right inguinal hernia repair was performed before six years. Before seven months, I have developed right epididymitis and right spermatic cord hardness like stone. It was diagnosed as epididymo-orchitis. There was a superficial abscess on the right side. Incision and drainage have be... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Your present condition cannot be attributed to the inguinal hernia repair done six years ago. May I know what kind of repair was done? Either laparoscopic or open repair? Acute epididymo-orchitis is a clinical syndrome consisting of pain, swelling and inflammation of th... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male and weigh 65 kg. Three months ago, the pain started after masturbation in my right side testicle area, painful areas are the scrotum, groin, and right side upper thigh near the scrotum. The same type of pain happened five years ago and took two months to resolve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Sorry to hear about your trouble. From the report and what you are describing, it appears you have epididymitis on the left side. Please help me with a few more details: 1. Are you diabetic? 2. Do you have any d... Read Full »
I have recurrent dull pain in my testicle and a prominent vein. Is it epididymitis or varicoceles ?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old male with dull pain in my right testicle. I am around 195 cm tall and weigh 100 kg. Ten years ago, an ultrasound was performed to rule out torsion or the presence of any mass, a urine test to check for UTIs and STDs, and I was diagnosed with epididymitis. I have been pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This seems to be normal. In a varicocele, there are a number of veins (not single) giving a bag of worms feeling. To treat epididymitis, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory are required, and you need scrotal support (tight underwear). 1. Tablet ... Read Full »
Why do I have testicular pain after lifting a heavy object?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28 year old male. I have a dull pain in my right testicle leading to my abdomen. I believe it started when I lifted something heavy. At the moment, it is a dull pain but, if I feel it, then it is worse. I am currently out of my home country on work and do not want to go to a loc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding a pain in the right testicle after lifting a heavy object. It would be helpful to know some more details. Does lifting the scrotum relieve you of the pain? Is there a history of fever? In the case of an acute onset pain, it i... Read Full »
Can I continue Banocide for a swelling on the testicle?
Query: Hi doctor, About a month ago, I suddenly noticed a grape size swelling on the top of my right testicle. It is not attached to the testis, but above it towards the top of the scrotal sack. I went to a urologist and he asked me to do an USG. The USG showed a thickened right spermatic cord with cystic ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the details you have sent, I believe that you had an attack of epididymitis and funiculitis (spermatic cord inflammation), which is usually due to filarial infection. The treating doctor has correctly prescribed Banocide (Diethyl carbamazine), which you should... Read Full »
Should I continue taking antibiotics for the recurring pain in the testicle?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 54 year old man, 5 feet and 8 inches, weighing 146 pounds. About six weeks ago, I started having intermittent pains and discomfort in my right testicle. Sometimes it was a dull ache, sometimes a sharper, stabbing pain. It seemed to radiate from a spermatocele cyst, which I have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Epididymitis or epididymo orchitis takes a long time to cure completely. Often, the antibiotic course has to be prolonged for up to three months. You would be lucky if it is cured in 14 days. If the pain is still there, antibiotic has to be continued along with ... Read Full »
Could epididymitis gets cured by doing surgery?
Query: Hi doctor,Recently, I was diagnosed with epididymitis. I have pain behind my right testicle. I took Doxycycline for ten days and I stopped it. After that, I took Ciprofloxacin for five days. I do not have changes so far and I am worried. Do I need surgery to remove my epididymis? Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Epididymoorchitis is an inflammatory condition and it usually settles down by taking antibiotics. The response depends on the causative organism. Usually, culture gives a clear picture of the type of organism and shows the type of antibiotics that works efficiently agai... Read Full »
Can masturbation cause epididymitis?
Query: Hello doctor,I had epididymitis twice two years ago. I was given antibiotics both the times. The swelling went but the testicle (epididymis pain) remained. I was given more antibiotics over the next few months to no effect. I went to a urologist 12 months later and was diagnosed with prostatitis upo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, it does not look like prostatitis. I think you may be suffering from chronic epididymitis. There are many causes for chronic epididymitis like post-acute epididymitis, vas obstruction, drug-induced like Amiodarone, Tuberculous epididymitis, ... Read Full »