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Urology (Expert Forum)
tender testicles/pain during urination
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.
tender testicles/pain during urination
by Drellis, Mar 09, 2007 12:00AM
hey doc, thanks for the help in advance I've just been stressing about this. about 5 months ago (mid October) i had unprotected sex with a girl i knew, nothing happened for about 4 months so i thought i was in the clear. then early February i had a burning sensation during urination, it came very suddenly, just woke up one day and it was there; the pain also persisted throughout the day, just not as bad as when i was urinating. I went to get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis and everything came back negative. The pain subsided slowly over few weeks till i could barely notice then last night after i showered my testicles felt very tender, thought it would just go away but it hasn't. I can't tell if my testicles are swollen but they are tender, it also seems that the pain i had previously during urination is almost gone. i searched online and saw that this resembles epididymitis, though without the fever (i haven't really been sick with a fever in about a year). I'm really stressing about this and i would just like to figure out whats wrong and fix it, thanks for the help.
also, is there some other STD i didn't test for that i could have? or am i in the all clear? (std free)
also, is there some other STD i didn't test for that i could have? or am i in the all clear? (std free)
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 11, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 11, 2007 12:00AM
Testing for STDs should indeed be done, with a urethral swab and urine test.
I would also check the prostate. A digital rectal exam and prostatic massage should also be done. Any fluid expressed by the massage should be sent for analysis and culture. A transrectal ultrasound should be done to rule out abscesses.
If the symptoms continue, I would consider a cystoscopy to visualize the lower GU tract.
These options can be discussed with your urologist.
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_
I would also check the prostate. A digital rectal exam and prostatic massage should also be done. Any fluid expressed by the massage should be sent for analysis and culture. A transrectal ultrasound should be done to rule out abscesses.
If the symptoms continue, I would consider a cystoscopy to visualize the lower GU tract.
These options can be discussed with your urologist.
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_
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by Drellis, Mar 15, 2007 12:00AM
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