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Urology (Expert Forum)
What would cause tingling in the scrotum?
Answered by
Stephen Liroff, MD - Urology, Pediatric Urology, Peyronie’s disease
Vattikuti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield - MI
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.
What would cause tingling in the scrotum?
by seeker4476, Jul 30, 2009 04:45PM
Hello Doctor,
I am hoping you can help me out. I am currently working with a urologist, but he is having difficulty diagnosing the issue I am having. For the past 4 months I've had an interminttent tingling on the bottom of my scrotum on a daily basis. The skin is also red. Tests have come back negative for all STDs and UTI, so we tried an ultrasound of the scrotum which came back normal (other than an epididymal cyst). I also have enflamed skin around the urethra (red and a little raised). This is also accompanied by a slight pain/discomfort at the tip of the penis around the opening. My doctor and I are stumped.
My questions are - have you ever heard of these symptoms? What could cause a tingling sensation in the scrotum? What do you think this could be, and what would you do if you were me?
Your professional expertise is very much appreciated. I look forward to your response, and please let me know if you need more information.
I am hoping you can help me out. I am currently working with a urologist, but he is having difficulty diagnosing the issue I am having. For the past 4 months I've had an interminttent tingling on the bottom of my scrotum on a daily basis. The skin is also red. Tests have come back negative for all STDs and UTI, so we tried an ultrasound of the scrotum which came back normal (other than an epididymal cyst). I also have enflamed skin around the urethra (red and a little raised). This is also accompanied by a slight pain/discomfort at the tip of the penis around the opening. My doctor and I are stumped.
My questions are - have you ever heard of these symptoms? What could cause a tingling sensation in the scrotum? What do you think this could be, and what would you do if you were me?
Your professional expertise is very much appreciated. I look forward to your response, and please let me know if you need more information.
Doctor's Answer
If you are sexually active, investigate any changes that your partner has made. Also, if you are using condoms, have you changed brands or types.
How about your activities? Did you start bicycling more? Running more?, etc.
If you are not getting anywhere, get an opinion from a dermatologist.
As far as tingling itself, aside from local irritation, I think of neurologic issues (herpes, nerve root compression).
Good luck!
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
Is there anyway that HSV 1 in the genitals could cause intermittent tingling in the scrotum on a daily basis for 4 months straight?
S.A.Liroff, M.D.