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Urology (Expert Forum)
high riding right testical
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
high riding right testical
by jimbo2882, Feb 23, 2004 12:00AM
iam a 29 male thats had a high riding for a couple years now.it seems when i ejaculate my testical pulles up inside me for a short time and then returns to were it was.i get this pulling feeling up my right side and a heavy feeling in my groing area.i have felt around for a lump or checked myself for a hernia but havent really found anything.it doesnt hurt when i lift heavy objects could this be a hernia or something eles?i have not seen a doctor yet but iam going to make an appointment to see one soon.is there anything you could tell me about this so i kind of know what iam in for or understand more when i see the doctor.does a hernia make your testical hang high?the testical is also alot more tender than my left.hope you can tell me something.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 23, 2004 12:00AM
, Feb 23, 2004 12:00AM
It is possible that a hernia can be causing your symptoms. Another possibility is a undescended testes (UDT). Examination of children and adults with a suspected UDT should be done in both the supine and standing positions with adequate cremasteric relaxation to differentiate true UDT or ectopic testes from retractile testes.
The major complication of an undescended testes is infertility - which is why this should be evaluated by your personal physician.
Imaging studies to consider would be a scrotal ultrasound to evaluate the testes and a pelvic CT to evaluate for a hernia.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
The major complication of an undescended testes is infertility - which is why this should be evaluated by your personal physician.
Imaging studies to consider would be a scrotal ultrasound to evaluate the testes and a pelvic CT to evaluate for a hernia.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
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by kevinmd, Feb 23, 2004 12:00AM
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