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My 24-year-old son has a small lump in his testicle. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 24-year-old son discovered a small lump in his testicle about a month ago. He saw a urologist immediately, who did a physical exam, drew some blood, and took a urine specimen. He said that the lump was located on the back of the testicle and was most likely a benign cyst. We had a f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. Testicular lumps are very common in young people. As your urologist has examined you, there is a high chance of it being a benign cyst arising from the epididymis. But, I will suggest an ultrasound scrotum to confirm it is a cyst. So, insist o... Read Full »
I have stiffness in the penis shaft. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been to four urologists and none of them know what is wrong with me. Hopefully, you will have some information I do not already possess.I have a lot of discomfort with the penile shaft. It feels like there as knots and stiffness in the shaft muscle. When running or any kind of e... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I agree that your symptoms are very vague. As per your history, I can conclude either Peyronie's disease, or side effects of enhancement pills. This can be possible due to one of the side effects of enhancement pills. In some cases like in yours, enhancement pills ar... Read Full »
Why do I have excess fluid around the right testicle?
Query: Hello doctor, A week ago, I was going to the bathroom and noticed a swelling of my right testicle. After feeling around, I then noticed that the testicle was normal size. There is just some excess fluid around my right testicle. This immediately freaked me out, as anything wrong made me think of can... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. If you or your GP do not feel any lump from the testis, then it is not likely to be testis cancer. So, I feel it would be a simple hydrocele. So, do not worry at all. Yes, show it to the urologist, as he will advise you an ultrasound of the sc... 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 »
I have a swollen left testicle with dull, aching pain. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a swollen left testicle, and I am unable to achieve a full orgasm. I also experience a dull, aching pain in my left testicle and notice swollen veins on the left side of my scrotum.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. A swollen testicle, dull pain, and dilated veins (which feel like worms below the skin) are signs of varicocele (dilated veins with a backflow of blood ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have had left testicle pain that comes on and off. I have had it for years now. I have consulted an allergist and our family doctor as well. They put me on Ciprofloxacin about four times now and it has come back every year. I wonder what is going on because I have also had an ultras... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Testicular pain is quite common in young adults. Idiopathic orchalgia is due to the pull of cremaster muscles more active in the young. Use scrotal support. If pain is severe I suggest you take a tablet of Pregabalin 75 at bedtime. There is no need for antibiotics. F... Read Full »
I have lower left abdominal pain and swelling in my left testicle. How do I overcome it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 49 years old. I had itching in the urethra around three years ago. I never went to the doctor regarding it. This year I suffered from pain in the lower left abdomen. In addition, I have swelling and pain in the left testicle. I do not take any medication except Paracetamol. How do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please help me with a few details so that I can assist you better: Do you have difficulty passing urine, such as a weak stream or straining to pass urine? If you strain to pass urine, does the flow increase or decrease? Do you have to wake up multiple times at... Read Full »
Why is my right testicle heavy and voluminous than the left?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a lot of issues with my penis. I was tested for all STDs, and the results were negative. I have constant pain in my right testicle, and it feels heavy and voluminous compared to the left. My foreskin and glans are constantly red and dry. The tip of my penis gets red afte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. According to your statement, you have been suffering from penile problems. According to the pictures provided here (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), you may suffer from lumps and bumps on the tip of your penis that ... Read Full »
Why has my left testicle grown big after injection of fat into penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a scrotoplasty and liposuction on lower stomach and inner thighs for injecting of fat into the penis. I have had symptoms of pain as I stand. When blood rushes to the genitals, the pain starts to build to the point where I need to lie down. When I lie down the pain goes. While f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering the absence of symptoms like fever, tenderness, and pain on touching, we can be certain that there is no inflammatory process going on. Likely cause for your pain can be altered anatomical orientation of structures which are causing stretch of skin and c... Read Full »
Why does my penis shrinks halfway when I sit down?
Query: Hello doctor, I had rashes around my scrotum that lasted for about a month and then wet away with anti-fungal medications. A day or two later, I noticed my left testicle was four times bigger than the size of another testicle. It is shiny. And I was diagnosed with hydrocele. There is no change in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fungal infections are usually recurrent. And also, fungal infection tends to get a secondary infection of bacteria which causes enlargement of testicles and stretching of testicular skin. Hydrocele cannot be confirmed based on appearance alone. An ultrasound of the s... Read Full »