Re: testicular pain

Posted By HFHS M.D.-BE on January 13, 1999 at 17:23:57:

In Reply to: testicular pain posted by soma on January 08, 1999 at 22:27:30:






I'm suffering from testicular pain which are swollen
and on usage of some antibiotics, the pain subsided.
This is a third replase in less than six months and now
tumour is suspected that is attached to my right testicle and
I'm on due for an ultrasound scanning.
Can this lead to any kind of malignancy in the testis and
why in the first place it occurs??
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Dear Soma,
The causes for testicular pain include:
1)Infection (epididymitis);Inflammation
2)Spermatocele
3)varicocele
4)hydrocele
5)tesicular cancer
6)Torsion
7)Inguinal hernia
In your case, it appears that you may be suffering from chronic epididymitis (infection of part of the testicle).  The fact that you have had a good response to antibiotics is encouraging.  However, an ultrasound (which you say is scheduled) is a crucial test to help determine if a malignant process is present.  In addition, you would require some blood tests to further clarify this problem.  These blood tests would include AFP and betaHCG.  If your urologist's suspicion is a malignancy of the testicle, you need to follow up without delay.  All studies should be performed as soon as possible.
The problem(s) which you are describing need to be evaluated by a urologist.  If and when testicular cancer is ruled out as the cause of your problem, your urologist will want to address the other potential reasons (listed above) for your testicular pain.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only.  Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.  More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568).
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-BE
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