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Urology (Expert Forum)
Reoccurance of discomfort
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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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.
Reoccurance of discomfort
by goosed770, Jun 07, 2006 12:00AM
To Doc,
About a year ago I started to have pain one day in my left testicle after my workout in the gym. After a week of pain i went to a doctor in NYU medical center and was diagnosed With i believe hydrocele on the epidytimis. I do not quite remember the exact diagnosis.But the doctor said that this did not come from the gym. But here are my systoms as they are reoccuring again. The left testicle feels larger than right. On top is a large lump that is on the harder side (i had this at the time of my sonigram the first time around) Towards the bottom it kinda feels like a line is indented in the testicle not a raised line. It feels exaclty the way it did then. There are no lumps on the sides but the testicle itself is very tender. What do you think these systoms are coming.
About a year ago I started to have pain one day in my left testicle after my workout in the gym. After a week of pain i went to a doctor in NYU medical center and was diagnosed With i believe hydrocele on the epidytimis. I do not quite remember the exact diagnosis.But the doctor said that this did not come from the gym. But here are my systoms as they are reoccuring again. The left testicle feels larger than right. On top is a large lump that is on the harder side (i had this at the time of my sonigram the first time around) Towards the bottom it kinda feels like a line is indented in the testicle not a raised line. It feels exaclty the way it did then. There are no lumps on the sides but the testicle itself is very tender. What do you think these systoms are coming.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jun 08, 2006 12:00AM
, Jun 08, 2006 12:00AM
Various types of scrotal masses or cysts can be considered, including varicocele, hydrocele, cancer, or epididymal cysts.
The most reasonable initial test would be a scrotal ultrasound. Most cases, except obviously cancer, of scrotal cysts are not dangerous and can be managed by your urologist.
To be safe, I would also obtain urine tests and undergo a prostate exam to evaluate for infection.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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_
The most reasonable initial test would be a scrotal ultrasound. Most cases, except obviously cancer, of scrotal cysts are not dangerous and can be managed by your urologist.
To be safe, I would also obtain urine tests and undergo a prostate exam to evaluate for infection.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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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