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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
It feels like I am sitting on a tennis ball
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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It feels like I am sitting on a tennis ball
by bill332, Oct 27, 2009 11:52AM
I hope this is the right section to be asking this type of question.
I have been experiencing some discomfort when I sit. It is as if I am sitting on a small ball. There is no pain just throbbing discomfort. I am 25 years old and I feel this has been going on for almost a year.
I know you probably do not agree with my use of marijuana, but it seems that the use of marijuana highlights the sensation.
My bowel movements are normal and there is no sign of bleeding or anything weird like that. This is more annoying than anything.
I thought it could be an enlarged prostate, but my ability to ejaculate has not been affected and I am not in pain in that region. I do have to go to the bathroom at night sometimes, but there is no trouble to start peeing and no thin stream like they suggest with BHP.
Thanks
Bill
I have been experiencing some discomfort when I sit. It is as if I am sitting on a small ball. There is no pain just throbbing discomfort. I am 25 years old and I feel this has been going on for almost a year.
I know you probably do not agree with my use of marijuana, but it seems that the use of marijuana highlights the sensation.
My bowel movements are normal and there is no sign of bleeding or anything weird like that. This is more annoying than anything.
I thought it could be an enlarged prostate, but my ability to ejaculate has not been affected and I am not in pain in that region. I do have to go to the bathroom at night sometimes, but there is no trouble to start peeing and no thin stream like they suggest with BHP.
Thanks
Bill
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 28, 2009 06:33AM
, Oct 28, 2009 06:33AM
I would get evaluated by a physician.
A rectal mass can lead to the symptom you describe. This can be a cyst, infection, or worse, cancer. There's no way to tell over the web.
Depending on where the lump is, a flexible sigmoidoscopy can be done to look further in. I would see your personal physician, or if necessary, a gastroenterologist.
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 Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
Twitter.com/KevinMD
Facebook.com/KevinMDblog
A rectal mass can lead to the symptom you describe. This can be a cyst, infection, or worse, cancer. There's no way to tell over the web.
Depending on where the lump is, a flexible sigmoidoscopy can be done to look further in. I would see your personal physician, or if necessary, a gastroenterologist.
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 Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
Twitter.com/KevinMD
Facebook.com/KevinMDblog
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