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The pain in my left testicle is not getting reduced despite taking medications. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had thickening of my left spermatic cord and pain in my left testicle for over one and a half years. It all started after unprotected anal and oral sex. I have got MRI and nerve block done. But the pain still persists. I am taking a pain management course, Pregabid NT 75, Pregabid 5... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. This is a previous infection caused by unprotected sex and leads to fibrosis around the cord; hence there is pain, step ladder treatment which is analgesia tablets local injections and that you already tried. Now next is going to be surgery which is called denervatio... 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 »
What is the reason for a soft bubble on the scrotum?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29-year-old male, and my height is 6 feet and weight is 227 lbs. I have a soft bubble on the scrotum, and I am curious. What is it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I am glad that you did not neglect your symptoms and decided to contact a physician. A bubble-like scrotal mass can indicate several conditions. If it is filled with clear or milky fluid and is painless, it might be a spermatocele. It develops... 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 »
What could be the reason for spermatic cord thickening?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old. It looks like my right testicle sperm cord got thickened. Something bubble-like swelling appearing near the right testis when touched that area. Kindly help me on this issue. I am not able to concentrate on other works due to this. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thickening of the right cord cause on and off pain. There are few causes mainly inflammation. On long term inflammation cause thickening and fibrosis of the cord and can create pain and discomfort. Chronic inflammation can be simple due to recurring infection or could be ... 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 »