Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif
Cardiology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had pain in the left scrotum nearly four weeks ago. Then I took Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days and Diethylcarbamazine citrate 100 mg thrice daily for 14 days. The pain was cured. For the last two days, I felt very mild pain in the left scrotum, and last night I discovered a very small rice-sized hard nodule-like structure on the cord nearly 1 to 2 centimeters above the left testis. What is this? Is it anything serious and dreadful?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. You had been having an infection of the cord (epididymitis) above and around the testis. That infection was cured to a large extent after using the medication, but it has reoccurred. In such a situation, it is mandatory to get an ultrasound of the scrotum done. When you get the results, get back to me with the report for better assistance. Until then no need for antibiotics. Just give Hot fomentation and apply ice sponging alternatively. It will provide relief from pain. You can consult a specialist and take Excedrin extra strength (Acetaminophen and Aspirin) orally to reduce pain and inflammation with their consent.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I will surely undergo an ultrasound of the scrotum. Do you suspect it is anything related to a cancerous lesion of the testis or any tumor of the testis or cord or anything like that?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
It may be anything from a simple infection of the epididymis (epididymitis) to a cyst, benign or cancerous lesion. That is why it is important to go for an ultrasound to see the consistency of the lesion and to see what it can be and where it is coming from. All of the doubts you have can be cleared through investigations.
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