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Why does my scrotal swelling still persist after treatment?
Query: Hello doctor,Approximately nine months ago, I received a diagnosis of epididymo-orchitis and a small varicocele on the left side of my scrotum. My doctor prescribed various antibiotics, successfully treating the epididymo-orchitis, as confirmed by a urinary tract infection test. Despite diligent tre... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concerns. The swelling of epididymo-orchitis does take a long time to resolve in everyone, even after the pain has subsided. You will need to undergo a color Doppler of the scrotum (a kind of ultrasound of t... Read Full »
What causes groin strain and testicular pain during exercise?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old, male. I was doing excercise with suppoter. Then I suddenly felt strain in my groin and pain in my left testicles. After two days I went to doctor. He physical examined my testicles and wrote two tests CBC and urine. In CBC, eosinophils was 6. He said it is because o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems the exercise put much stress on your groin, the pain could be from strain or tear of the inguinal ligament around that area, could be from the associated attached muscles to the ligament around that area, the associated left testicular pain may be because the s... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with epididymo-orchitis. Please help.
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 been... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.comYour 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 the ... Read Full »
My father has scrotal pain. Please review his reports.
Query: Hello doctor, My 63 year old father is a diabetic patient. He suffered from a urinary tract infection of E.coli bacteria. He was treated and cured in a month. After this, he suffered from a scrotum pain and we got two ultrasounds done. In the first one, the report states 'Epididymo-orchitis'. Now, h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diabetic patients are always prone to infection like urinary tract infections and orchitis. Epididymo-orchitis takes a long time to get cured. It may take three months or an even longer course of antibiotic to heal completely. Hypoechoic areas in the testis mean small ... Read Full »
I developed a painful lump on the testis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male. I had testicle and lower abdominal pain from couple of weeks, but I did not have burning sensation on urinating. So, I started taking antibiotic Azithromycin and analgesics Ibuprofen. Now my pain has almost subsided, but I have developed a lump on the posterior... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description, it appears that you are suffering from epididymo-orchitis, which is a condition characterized by inflammation of the testis leading to testicular pain and epididymis (a structure behind test... Read Full »
My testis size reduced after developing intense pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Last week, I was forced to go to the ER due to intense pain and swelling of the left testicle. I was then made to urinate in a cup and ultrasound of the testes. After the ultrasound it was concluded that I did not need surgery which is a relief, and I am thankful for this. I then had a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.From what you have described, I think you had left epididymo-orchitis (inflammation of epidermis or testes). You should get a urine culture done. About 50 percent of the time, the affected testis goes for atrophy, in spite of antibiotic treatment. But, hormone deficiency du... Read Full »
Why is my penis hard even in a flaccid state?
Query: Hello doctor, My penis is not soft in a flaccid state. It is always a little hard even when in a flaccid state. It is also a little painful when squeezed and after sexual activity. The color of my semen is always mild yellow. When I urinate, it takes four or five minutes to empty the bladder. It com... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your describing symptoms are suggestive of an infection (epididymo-orchitis). Please state the exact duration of these symptoms. Get a urine routine and microscopy test by giving your urine sample. A repeat ultrasound scrotum (testicles) would also be advised. These ... Read Full »
Are my testicles paining due to testicular torsion?
Query: Hi doctor, I have severe pain in my testicles. I have done three scans before a week. It shows normal results. My testicle is fine with normal blood flow. All the results are normal except the result shown in three doppler scrotal scan reports. Before four days, I noticed that my testicle at the ri... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Severe testicular pain occurs due to epididymal-orchitis and your ultrasound showed a good blood flow (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It means that there is no torsion at the time of the scan. You can have intermittent torsion. Therefore proper history a... Read Full »
What could cause mild pain in testis with walking difficulty and mild abdominal pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 37 years old. I have mild pain in left testes and it hangs more than usual. This happens for the last four to five days. I feel discomfort during walking and mild pain in the lower abdomen just above the left testicle. Regarding my current medical complaint, this is the first time I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Hope you are doing well. Coming back to your query, I think you may have an infection in your left testis, a condition known as epididymo-orchitis. First, you need to provide scrotal support (a langot or ... Read Full »
Why do I get pain in right testis during sex with PME and ED?
Query: Hello doctor, I have testicular pain in the right testis. I consulted with a primary care doctor. They gave me an ultrasound which came out negative. But revealed tiny right tunica albuginea cyst. I am covered under VA health care and the urologist consultation has taken months with no follow-up. Me... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your queries. You are having two issues. One is testicular pain. Another is PME (premature ejaculation), and ED (erectile dysfunction). Firstly, I come to testicular pain. It may be due to mild epididymo-orchitis. Or it may be due to the cyst. D... Read Full »