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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 continu... Read Full »
I have burning sensation and pain in the scrotum after sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my girlfriend two months back. She had two sex partners before me who were both HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) negative including her. After exposure, I had a burning sensation during urinating and pain in the scrotum. I got a urine culture test the next day result (... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. Your 4th generation HIV screening test is conclusive at 50 days. Therefore it rules out HIV. Perhaps you had urethritis which ascended to complicate as funiculitis. I would suggest empirical treatment for most common sexually transmitted caus... Read Full »
Why is the tip of my penis burning?
Query: Dear doctor,I am 29 years old and since two months, I am suffering from lower abdominal pain and burning of penis tip. The case is as follows: At first when I got this, I was having severe penis burning and a swollen meatus with abdominal pain. So, my GP gave me medicine for UTI and also gave few te... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. I have read everything and also seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Funiculitis is basically inflammation/infection of spermatic cord which lies above the testis. So, you have inflammation of spermatic cord. It usu... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,Above the left scrotum, I have a little swelling in my spermatic cord (where the cord and scrotum meet), which is written as mild left funiculitis in the ultrasound report. I have visited a urologist, and he advised me to take Signoflam and Clasitil 500 mg, which I have taken for two weeks... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. What is your age? Considering you are a middle-aged male, nondiabetic, with no urinary symptoms, and developed a funiculitis with pain and swelling. I suggest you get USG (ultrasonography) of KUB (kidney, ureter, and bladder X-ray), and X-ray ... Read Full »
Can funiculitis and minimal hydrocele cause erectile dysfunction?
Query: Hi doctor, For the last few months, I have been experiencing sensitive pain and tickling in my right testis. Initially, I ignored the pain considering that it will disappear with time. However, the pain continued to remain. I consulted a urologist yesterday, and he suggested me to get the scrotum s... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ultrasound report says that you do not have inflammation of epididymis or testis there is no twist of cord there is no mention of varicocele. There is minimal hydrocele on both sides, which is normal. That is why the doctor gave you simple pain medication and ant... Read Full »
How to know whether I have a tumor or inflammation in my spermatic cord?
Query: Hi doctor, I have funiculitis. I have a typical swelling in the spermatic cord, and the pain comes and goes. I am suffering from this issue for the past five years. How to know if there is any tumor or inflammation or injury? Which test should I get? Initially, I had Ofloxacin course with marginal h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think ultrasound of scrotum is greatly helpful. It may turn out to be completely normal also. Do you have a fever or any urinary symptoms? Read Full »
How is enlarged spermatic cord treated?
Query: Hello Doctor, I am a 42 year old male. In my right testicle, I think spermatic cord is enlarged. I do not have any pain. The right testicle feels firm and spermatic cord feels hard. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have developed funiculitis which is inflammation of the spermatic cord. You will need a course of antibiotics. Please revert back with more details for further guidance. Read Full »