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Suggest Remedy For Painful Lump Behind The Scrotum
Two days ago, my 26 year old son developed a sudden, painful pea-sized lump on the perineum, just behind his scrotum. He has an appointment with a family practice doctor tomorrow, but I am concerned it might be a torsion. Should I be concerned? Incidently, he also halped a friend move furniture this weekend, but I didn't think a hernia could develop there.
Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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1.Yes, there could be a hernia due to heavy weight lifting.
2.No, it doesn't look like a torsion - as it present with severe pain generally on the scale of 10 its above 6-7 or more (as far as i came across)
3.There are cases of partial torsion also.
4.As you have appointment - an examination and an ultrasound scan to identify the cause (hernia/torsion)can be done.
5.But if its severe pain - don't wait for appointment as in case of torsion its good to see treat as soon as possible to save testicles.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.Yes, there could be a hernia due to heavy weight lifting.
2.No, it doesn't look like a torsion - as it present with severe pain generally on the scale of 10 its above 6-7 or more (as far as i came across)
3.There are cases of partial torsion also.
4.As you have appointment - an examination and an ultrasound scan to identify the cause (hernia/torsion)can be done.
5.But if its severe pain - don't wait for appointment as in case of torsion its good to see treat as soon as possible to save testicles.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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