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Urology (Expert Forum)
a painful swollen lefthand side scrotum
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.
a painful swollen lefthand side scrotum
by latino88, Dec 19, 2005 12:00AM
i'm a 35 year old male. i'm separated and recently became sexually active about a month ago. about a six months ago i noticed a tiny painless lump in my left testicle. i never gave it much thought . two days ago i noticed two pimple like structures on the scrotal skin of my left testicle. the sensation was painful with a burning like feeling to it. i told my partner and she told me it was just an in grown hair . the pimple had a white head. i popped it and water plus a little blood came out. on the second day a painful lump developed towards the bottom left hadside of my scrotum. it seems to have swelled on the left side.it's hard and tender. it feels like a hard lump and is painful and sensetive to the touch. the right side is normal. i'd like to note that there is no evidence of chills, fever, or a urethral discharge. i'v made an appointment to see a new doctor but next thursday is the next available date. could you tell me what this may be? i'm very worried and have to wait a week until i get some answers. in the mean time i ordered a chlamydia and ghonorrea test. they'll arrive in two to three business days. in the meantime what should i do? help!
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 20, 2005 12:00AM
, Dec 20, 2005 12:00AM
Difficult to say without examination.
Folliculitis, an ingrown hair, epididymitis or other scrotal mass are all possible.
I agree with the tests for STDs, and I will also consider a rectal exam to ensure the prostate isn't infection.
Imaging the scrotum is not unreasonable - and this can detect most causes of scrotal lumps - including cysts, cancer, hydroceles, or varicoceles.
You can discuss these options with your personal physician or in conjunction with a urology evaluation.
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_b
Folliculitis, an ingrown hair, epididymitis or other scrotal mass are all possible.
I agree with the tests for STDs, and I will also consider a rectal exam to ensure the prostate isn't infection.
Imaging the scrotum is not unreasonable - and this can detect most causes of scrotal lumps - including cysts, cancer, hydroceles, or varicoceles.
You can discuss these options with your personal physician or in conjunction with a urology evaluation.
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_b
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by Desalater, Dec 19, 2005 12:00AM
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by latino88, Dec 26, 2005 12:00AM
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