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Re: 9 yr old has enlarged testicle with pain
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Re: 9 yr old has enlarged testicle with pain
by Rene__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Renee on February 18, 1999 at 21:02:15:
In Reply to: Re: 9 yr old has enlarged testicle with pain posted by Doug Bank on February 18, 1999 at 13:38:49:
My son is 9 years old and has had this problem off and on for the last year or so. His testicle will enlarge and right above the sac it is painful when barely pressed on. He has seen a physician about this about 6 months ago and he said it wasn't anything to worry about but at the time of the actual appointment the swelling had gone down. My son said it feels heavier on that side and it looks huge compared to the other side. He also tends to have a stinging sensation while urinating and about 3 times a week he will complain of his penis just stinging and hurting. Is this just something that happens to growing boys or is there a possible problem?
I am not the doctor, so keep checking back for their answer.
I do not know what is going on. Due to his age, I highly doubt that it is cancer. Nevertheless, it might be an infection or it might be intermittent torsion. I would make an appointment to see a pediatric urologist and skip the family doctor.
Good Luck!
Doug
This could be a hernia which is fairly common in young active boys.It is caused by a tear in the muscle wall and the intestine will drop into the sack and causepain. This can come and go as you described but should be attended to. Please seek another doctor who will at least try to diagnose. God bless you.
In Reply to: Re: 9 yr old has enlarged testicle with pain posted by Doug Bank on February 18, 1999 at 13:38:49:
My son is 9 years old and has had this problem off and on for the last year or so. His testicle will enlarge and right above the sac it is painful when barely pressed on. He has seen a physician about this about 6 months ago and he said it wasn't anything to worry about but at the time of the actual appointment the swelling had gone down. My son said it feels heavier on that side and it looks huge compared to the other side. He also tends to have a stinging sensation while urinating and about 3 times a week he will complain of his penis just stinging and hurting. Is this just something that happens to growing boys or is there a possible problem?
I am not the doctor, so keep checking back for their answer.
I do not know what is going on. Due to his age, I highly doubt that it is cancer. Nevertheless, it might be an infection or it might be intermittent torsion. I would make an appointment to see a pediatric urologist and skip the family doctor.
Good Luck!
Doug
This could be a hernia which is fairly common in young active boys.It is caused by a tear in the muscle wall and the intestine will drop into the sack and causepain. This can come and go as you described but should be attended to. Please seek another doctor who will at least try to diagnose. God bless you.
