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I am suffering from a groin fungal infection. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from groin fungal infection for a long time. It had healed six months ago by Onabet and some anti-fungal pills, but now it is back. This time it is scrotum itching. Also, on the penis. There are small dots on the penis and the top is red and a bit swelled up, maybe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. From your description and clinical pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems that your symptoms are due to a condition called scrotal dermatitis. The cause is multifactorial. It may be due to irritation from clothin... Read Full »
I have small white bumps in my private part. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a question about something that came out of my body exactly from the private part. I hope it is not something bad or anything. There are a few small white liquid-filled bumps on my private part. I have been taking Penicillin. I am not sure how to explain it.Can you please help me? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Shall I know a little more about your problem? 1) When did the bumps start? 2) Do you have any pain or itching over the scrotum or penis, or any other region? 3) Will you be able to share a picture of the lesion? Regards. Read Full »
Is it normal for the testicles to shrink?
Query: Hello doctor, I am asking on behalf of my husband. He is 31 years. He is 5.11 feet in height and weighs about 180 lbs. He is an overall healthy man. He had a huge testicle on one side, whereas the other one is in regular size. He never thinks much of it and says they are pretty much like that for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to say that it is very commendable that your husband is as much aware of his testicle. Usually, people do not notice the difference in the size of testicles unless it is very significant. I believe that difference would have been significant i... Read Full »
Why has my right testicle swollen to the size of a tennis ball?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 55-year-old male with a weight of 407 pounds and a height of six feet. Last night, my right testicle got swollen to a size of a tennis ball. I have soreness while touching. What to do? Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Painful swelling in the scrotum is caused due to epididymal-orchitis. There is inflammation of the testis and epididymis. It causes pain and swelling. It is caused due to sexually transmitted infections or urinary obstructions like enlargement of the prostate or strictu... Read Full »
Can the small lump near my right testis be due to cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, Is it possible to have testicular cancer for five years and not know it? I have had a small lump near my right testis for five years now and my doctor says it is nothing to worry about. However, my lymph node on that side is swollen and I have frequent stomachaches. But it has been thi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is impossible to have a testicular carcinoma for such a long period without any manifestations. Testicular carcinoma is one of the most aggressive carcinomas which worsens like a fire in a forest. So, it cannot go undetected for such a long period. Besides, the sym... Read Full »
Two weeks ago, I had surgery on my testicles and they are still swollen. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old male who needs peace of mind and a few queries answered. Two weeks ago, I had surgery on my testicles to cure them from twisting and untwisting, and the surgeons stitched both in place to prevent it from happening again. However, two weeks on, I still have swollen te... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Consult the operating surgeon and get the stitches checked. I do not know what type of stitches were put - dissolving or ones which has to be removed. I hope you have taken proper and strict precautions after surge... Read Full »
I am a 29-year-old male having immense testicular pain and a swollen testicle. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 29-year-old male. For the past four months, I am having immense pain in the testicle area, and one of the testicles is swollen. When I keep an ice pack the pain is reduced for less than two hours. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your query, I would like to know whether you had any injury to the testis prior to the start of the symptoms. Do you have any other symptoms like a burning sensation during urination or poor urinary stream? At your age, the most important thing is to mak... Read Full »
Can lifting heavy weight result in testicular swelling with pain?
Query: Hi doctor, My brother's private part is swollen. His right testicle is swollen and a slight pain. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Swelling in the right testis especially if it is painful indicates infection which might be sexually transmitted or might be torsion (twist of testis leads to reduce blood supply) other causes of swelling can be hydrocele, varicocele, hernia or tumor. Examination and ultr... Read Full »
Is there any medication for painful balls in the testicle?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a painful medium size ball that I think is attached to my left testicle. It hurts too much to check, but it will not move away from my testicle, so I assume it is attached. I am not on any medications. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Medium sized painful ball attached to your testis can be inflammatory and painful. I understand the situation and hope to work up towards the right diagnosis and treatment. The different masses can be inflammation of epididymis which is above the testis or spermatocele wh... Read Full »
Reason for bumps, pain, and itching penis post oral sex?
Query: Hello doctor,This has been an ongoing issue for a year after unprotected oral sex. I am 31 years old and was not very sexually active previously. I have had no issues previously, so I am quite sure that this was a result of the sexual contact. The primary concern is the appearance of the penis. Ther... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. These are pearly penile papules. They are pearly white dome-shaped papules present on coronal margins and on the glans penis. They are seen more commonly in uncircumcised males. Differential diagnoses are hypertroph... Read Full »