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Pressure In Groin Area And Numb Testicle. Feeling Uncomfortable. Should I Be Concerned?
Question: I'm a 39-year old generally male. For about a week, my right testicle has been numb. There's also some pressure on the right side of my groin, maybe slightly into my right thigh.
I went to a GP, who said he had no idea what it could be, but was not concerned about anything particularly serious. Still, it's numb, uncomfortable, etc., slight pain but just 1 on a scale of 10. He suggested I just wait and see what happens. However, I made an appointment with a urologist--but it's not for 6 days. I'd like to get an idea what this might be, what questions I should ask, etc.
Of the things the GP ruled out: First, I'm 100% sure I don't have any kind of STD. Second, the GP said he felt no lump or anything suggesting cancer. He also said that if it were testicular torsion I'd be in a lot more pain. A physician assistant who checked me out thought maybe it might be a hernia but the GP disagreed.
Any ideas? Discomfort-wise I can wait for the specialist, but is there anything I should be concerned about and rush to a hospital?
I went to a GP, who said he had no idea what it could be, but was not concerned about anything particularly serious. Still, it's numb, uncomfortable, etc., slight pain but just 1 on a scale of 10. He suggested I just wait and see what happens. However, I made an appointment with a urologist--but it's not for 6 days. I'd like to get an idea what this might be, what questions I should ask, etc.
Of the things the GP ruled out: First, I'm 100% sure I don't have any kind of STD. Second, the GP said he felt no lump or anything suggesting cancer. He also said that if it were testicular torsion I'd be in a lot more pain. A physician assistant who checked me out thought maybe it might be a hernia but the GP disagreed.
Any ideas? Discomfort-wise I can wait for the specialist, but is there anything I should be concerned about and rush to a hospital?
Hi,
From what you have mentioned, I would tend to agree with your GP.There is probably no serious urological problem. This should be easily confirmed with a clinical examination by a urologist, and if required a simple ultrasound examination of your scrotum to ensure blood supply is normal.
However, there is a possibility that the nerves exiting from the spine are getting compressed due to a disc prolapse and once in a while the presentation could be similar to what you have experienced. So if the urologist says everything is fine, then you might have to head to a neurologist.
Please let me know what's the impression of the urologist whom you will be meeting and we can take it from there.
Regards and best wishes.
From what you have mentioned, I would tend to agree with your GP.There is probably no serious urological problem. This should be easily confirmed with a clinical examination by a urologist, and if required a simple ultrasound examination of your scrotum to ensure blood supply is normal.
However, there is a possibility that the nerves exiting from the spine are getting compressed due to a disc prolapse and once in a while the presentation could be similar to what you have experienced. So if the urologist says everything is fine, then you might have to head to a neurologist.
Please let me know what's the impression of the urologist whom you will be meeting and we can take it from there.
Regards and best wishes.
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