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Swelling and Sensitivity Of My Right Testical AGE15
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.
Swelling and Sensitivity Of My Right Testical AGE15
by Bary-, Nov 15, 1998 12:00AM
My right testical is very very discomferting. it is bigger than my left and harder than my left. I never got hit or kicked in this region and have no clue what it is. I can barely walk well because my right testical kills with pain. Please Help
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Dear Barry,
What you describe is most worrisome. You need to be evaluated by a urologist today, within the next few hours. Go to an emergency room if you are unable to get an appointment today. You may have a torsionof the spermatic cord (twist of the “stalk” upon which the testis hangs) which result in death of that testicle if it is not corrected within a matter of hours. You may have an infection, which certainly needs treatment. However, my greatest concern is that you have a testis cancer. This needs immediate treatment in order to give you the best chance for a cure.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. The Henry Ford Hospital Department of Urology has experience in the evaluation and treatment of problems such as you describe. We would be most interested in helping you. You can reach us through our toll-free number (1-800-653-6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need.
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-SAL
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