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Urology (Expert Forum)
Painful Testicle after being Hit With Paintball
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.
Painful Testicle after being Hit With Paintball
by Capt. Mowatt, Feb 08, 2007 12:00AM
My left testicle is having a painful episode, the pain comes and goes and is worse at night. there is an obvious area where you can see swelling or a dent or something. Five months ago I was shot in the left testicle with a paintball. It really didn't hurt too much, I actually could bear it( without trying to be tough guy)it was minimal. I did experience off an on sensation in the same area since.
Yesterday I did some heavy lifting, and did not do anything else out of the ordinary. I began to feel some pain right where I had gotten hit with the paintball. When I examined the area I could see that the shape was not like the right side. It just had a small area that looked indented. Could something get wrapped around? I imagine the paintball could have done something. what kind of Doctor would deal with this? I plan on getting it checked out but need to know where to start.
Thanks,
Henry
Yesterday I did some heavy lifting, and did not do anything else out of the ordinary. I began to feel some pain right where I had gotten hit with the paintball. When I examined the area I could see that the shape was not like the right side. It just had a small area that looked indented. Could something get wrapped around? I imagine the paintball could have done something. what kind of Doctor would deal with this? I plan on getting it checked out but need to know where to start.
Thanks,
Henry
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 09, 2007 12:00AM
, Feb 09, 2007 12:00AM
I would have the scrotum imaged. Any type of testicular trauma can lead to anatomical injury that can cause the symptoms.
A scrotal ultrasound would be a good initial test. It can look for torsion, cysts, hydroceles, varicoceles as well as testicular cancer.
Your personal physician can order this test. If the symptoms continue, a urology referral is recommended.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
A scrotal ultrasound would be a good initial test. It can look for torsion, cysts, hydroceles, varicoceles as well as testicular cancer.
Your personal physician can order this test. If the symptoms continue, a urology referral is recommended.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
