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I have testicle pain after an episode of mumps. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I had mumps five months ago and after that, I started to have an infection in my left testes. It was swollen and now it has shrunk to almost half the size of the other one. As I am sexually active, I feel a pain in each of the vas deferens after sex. If I do not have sex for days, the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You had mumps and this is a viral infection known to cause an inflammation of the testis in some cases. Since this is a viral infection, and in most cases, a spontaneous recovery is seen, I do not see any benefit in giving antibiotics. Th... Read Full »
My testicles have become small. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am currently 26 years old. My testicles used to hang low. I mainly think it was due to over masturbation. Five years back I got water in my testicles. The doctor said that it was due to the balls rubbing while sitting and he gave me medicine. I got well, but my right testicle got small ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you may have varicocele which are dilated veins of the testis. Varicocele causes small size testis. I suggest you get ultrasound scrotum done. It will give the reason for small size testis. I hope this helps. Thank you. Read Full »
I have a dragging pain in my scrotum. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 32-year-old male. I had a scrotal USG for three months. It said that I have a varicocele of grade 1 with a pampiniform vein size of 2-3 mm. When I consulted a doctor, he prescribed some medicine, and I had it. But, the dragging pain persists. Yesterday, again I had a USG of the scro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the first radiologist found a mild form of varicocele and the second radiologist gave it as normal. If your pampiniform plexus measures 2-3 mm and with mild reflux, then it is borderline and the second ... Read Full »
I have scrotal pain after being hit. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I got hit in the right scrotum three months back. I underwent an ultrasound and my report reads: minimal hydrocele, and the scrotal wall appears edematous. This was on my right scrotum. The left one is normal. On the doctor's advice, I took Akeso, Chymoral, Hetrazan tablets for two week... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, trauma on the testis is very common. As it is a very sensitive structure, pain and discomfort will be there and will persist for some weeks to months also. As your ultrasound is normal, it will not affect your fertility. So, do not worry. I suggest you ta... 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 »
Should I consult a doctor for intermittent testicular pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been feeling a little pain in the right part of my testicles for less than a month. The pain is very mild and does not cause any trouble otherwise. It lasts for around two to three days, disappears, and comes back every month mostly. As per my doctor's recommendation, I did a ur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query, and it does not seem to be a significant problem. I suggest you to keep yourself active by involving in physical activities and regular exercise. Wear scrotal support while you work or sit in an upright position. You can remove it during sleep. I s... Read Full »
I am suffering from a dull pain in one of my testicles and stings when urinating. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a dull pain in one of my testicles and stings when urinating. I have completed both chlamydia and gonorrhea test and both are negative. I took the tablet of Azithromycin for seven days. The symptoms started to fade away after two days but returned back. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, It sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of a possible urinary tract infection. There are better drugs for urinary tract infection than Azithromycin. Take the antibiotics specifically for urinary tract infection. If symptoms not resolve... Read Full »
Please suggest some treatment for testicular pain.
Query: Hello doctor, About a week ago, I started feeling some dull ache in my right testicle and the scrotum area. The pain radiates to my right leg also like cramps. It is like sore scrotum. The pain usually comes and goes, especially during riding bike, sitting in office and laying down on my sides. I do... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please relax and do not worry. This pain you are getting is because of varicocele. It is a typical dragging pain, which occurs in varicocele. I suggest you to take the medicines. Please consult your doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. Table... 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 »
Is it normal for the testicles to hang lower?
Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed that sometimes one of my testicles hangs lower. A couple of days ago, it was my left, but recently it has been my right. Is this normal for them to hang alternately? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is normal for them to change such positions because of the muscles' contraction at the base of the testis. This can be due to cold, stress, or anxiety. But in a perfectly calm environment without much cold or psychological issues, the left should be lower t... Read Full »