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Urology (Expert Forum)
Burning Scrotum
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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.
Burning Scrotum
by DaveNC, Nov 25, 2003 12:00AM
I went to the doctor about 2-weeks ago and I was having problem with burning when urinating. He had prescribe an antibotic (antibiotic) and I also noticed a small rash on my groin area which they prescribed Clotrimazole and the rash is almost gone.
I am experiencing a burning and discromfort in my scrotum, but I do not have any other symptoms.
What could this be?
I am experiencing a burning and discromfort in my scrotum, but I do not have any other symptoms.
What could this be?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 28, 2003 12:00AM
, Nov 28, 2003 12:00AM
Infectious causes would be the most likely possibility. This can include epididymitis or prostatitis. Each of these disorders should be evaluated for.
Epididymitis should be evaluated for by a urinalysis and tests for STDs such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. A scrotal ultrasound can also be considered to evaluate for this.
Prostatitis should be examined for via a digital rectal exam - possibly extruding prostatic fluid for analysis. If negative, you may want to consider a transrectal ultrasound to evaluate whether an abscess is present.
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.
Epididymitis should be evaluated for by a urinalysis and tests for STDs such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. A scrotal ultrasound can also be considered to evaluate for this.
Prostatitis should be examined for via a digital rectal exam - possibly extruding prostatic fluid for analysis. If negative, you may want to consider a transrectal ultrasound to evaluate whether an abscess is present.
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.
