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What Causes Swelling, Pain And Redness In The Testicle?

Posted on Tue, 30 May 2017

Question: I had a problem 2-3 weeks ago , when my balls became very hard, I applied ice to the area & the hardness went away.But now my area is very painful & completely red, real tough to walk without pain. Do you know what the problem could be???

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You have infection of Testicles (Orchitis) Need to consult Geeneral Surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .Redness of the scrotal sac , swelling and pain in testicle id mostly due to infection of Testicles (Orchitis) .

You need to consult qualified General Surgeon or Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.
4) Ultrasound Scanning of scrotum.

Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.

In the mean while start taking antibiotics like Cefixime and Nitrofurantoin along with anti inflammatory medications like Diclofenac and Serropeptidase (Chymoral forte ) Twice daily .

Ensure to drink more water .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

You don't think I could have a Hernia? I noticed 1 of the symptoms of a hernia is a bellybutton that's enlarged, but i have put alot of weight on my belly area, which might cause that? Thank You for your time.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is unlikely to be Hernia

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .
Since both the testicles are swollen and tender It is unlikely to be hernia . However diagnosis can be confirmed only on clinical examination and ultrasound scanning of abdomen and scrotum.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Thank you for your insight, I will head out to the Emergency Room to have it checked out.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Go ahead and get investigations done .

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up .

Go ahead and get the tests done

Thanks and Regards.
Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar