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What Causes Severe Swelling Of Scrotum After Urinary Catheter Removal?
My husband had urinary catheter removed yesterday evening ( had quadruple coronary bypass a week ago).this morning his scrotum is greatly swollen, almost covering his penis.Having trouble getting answers at hospital.Is this indicative of a serious problem?
Wed, 15 Mar 2023
Hello,
The following are few causes of swelling of scrotum:
1) Inguinal hernia
2) Hydrocele
3) Varicocele
4) Spermatocele
5) Testicular tumor
6) Bladder herniation into scrotum which is rare
Most of the times, these are treatable conditions requiring a minor surgical procedure. So you don't need to worry. He needs a clinical examination and if necessary, ultrasound imaging of scrotum. Please do consult a general surgeon for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
The following are few causes of swelling of scrotum:
1) Inguinal hernia
2) Hydrocele
3) Varicocele
4) Spermatocele
5) Testicular tumor
6) Bladder herniation into scrotum which is rare
Most of the times, these are treatable conditions requiring a minor surgical procedure. So you don't need to worry. He needs a clinical examination and if necessary, ultrasound imaging of scrotum. Please do consult a general surgeon for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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