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Does An Enlarged Scrotum Require An ER Consultation?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Aug 2018
Question: my husband has sudden onset of very enlarged scrotum within the last 2 hours. this has never happened. is it an emergency? last week his hands swelled and receded within 2 days. a doctor checked him out for that without coming to a conclusion.
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There could be a frequent reactionary edema causing fluid to pile up in scrotum. while it may resolve spontaneously it needs to be ascertained on possible causes of such fluid pile up.
I suggest to reach ER if the swelling is progressing. An internal medicine specialist can help understand the cause.
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Does An Enlarged Scrotum Require An ER Consultation?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, There could be a frequent reactionary edema causing fluid to pile up in scrotum. while it may resolve spontaneously it needs to be ascertained on possible causes of such fluid pile up. I suggest to reach ER if the swelling is progressing. An internal medicine specialist can help understand the cause.