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Urology (Expert Forum)
dull ache in testicles
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.
dull ache in testicles
by nino__0, Oct 07, 1998 12:00AM
i'm currently 18, but since the 7th grade i've had an ongoing pain in my left testicle.
i was checked out by both family then specialist doctors and both said that nothing
was wrong. i fail to believe this since i still hurt on and off and i'm worried that they
might have missed something or that i have something wrong with me and that they just dont
know about. i really need some help on this one since my parents think i'm nuts because the
doctors said i was ok, but i dont feel ok. thank you
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Dear Nino, Pain in the testis could be due to a varicocele (dilatation of veins), inflammation, growth or injury. However most causes can easily be diagnosed by physical examination. If two doctors have already examined you and have not found any abnormality, probability of any significant disease is quite unlikely. However, if you are still concerned or if the pain increases, you can arrange to see an urologist who may examine you and may arrange for few tests such as urine examination, ultrasound and or doppler. Decision about need for these tests can only be made after the examination.
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 describes. They would be most interested in helping you. You can reach them 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.-A.T.
*keyword: Testicular pain, vericocele
i was checked out by both family then specialist doctors and both said that nothing
was wrong. i fail to believe this since i still hurt on and off and i'm worried that they
might have missed something or that i have something wrong with me and that they just dont
know about. i really need some help on this one since my parents think i'm nuts because the
doctors said i was ok, but i dont feel ok. thank you
=========================================================
Dear Nino, Pain in the testis could be due to a varicocele (dilatation of veins), inflammation, growth or injury. However most causes can easily be diagnosed by physical examination. If two doctors have already examined you and have not found any abnormality, probability of any significant disease is quite unlikely. However, if you are still concerned or if the pain increases, you can arrange to see an urologist who may examine you and may arrange for few tests such as urine examination, ultrasound and or doppler. Decision about need for these tests can only be made after the examination.
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 describes. They would be most interested in helping you. You can reach them 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.-A.T.
*keyword: Testicular pain, vericocele
