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Urology (Expert Forum)
Strange feeling in testicles / rectum
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.
Strange feeling in testicles / rectum
by Timwalt, Oct 18, 2004 12:00AM
37 year old male. Normal health. No STD or risky lifestyle.
For the last 2 weeks I have had an uncomfortable sensation which is beginning to worry me. I feel the sensation at the top back of my testicles and in the area leading to my rectum - Roughly the prostate and epididymis area I believe. The feeling is like a small valve being turned off and on - 10 seconds off / 2 seconds on. When 'on' it feels like fluid is passing through it. It lasts for a few hours then stops. Then it starts again - sometimes all day. There is no pain - but it is an annoyance
Please advise
For the last 2 weeks I have had an uncomfortable sensation which is beginning to worry me. I feel the sensation at the top back of my testicles and in the area leading to my rectum - Roughly the prostate and epididymis area I believe. The feeling is like a small valve being turned off and on - 10 seconds off / 2 seconds on. When 'on' it feels like fluid is passing through it. It lasts for a few hours then stops. Then it starts again - sometimes all day. There is no pain - but it is an annoyance
Please advise
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 19, 2004 12:00AM
, Oct 19, 2004 12:00AM
Even if there is a small risk for STD, infection needs to be ruled out first. This would include a urinalysis as well as tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia. If negative, further evaluation of the prostate (via digital rectal exam or analysis of the prostatic fluid) or the epididymis (via an ultrasound) can be considered.
Any infection needs to be treated with appropriate antibiotics.
I would discuss this with a possible urology referral.
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.
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Any infection needs to be treated with appropriate antibiotics.
I would discuss this with a possible urology referral.
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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Member Comments
by Timwalt, Oct 26, 2004 12:00AM
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