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Urology (Expert Forum)
pain in testicle
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.
pain in testicle
by dianmaria, May 18, 2004 12:00AM
For several years I have had a red patch visible on the tip of my penis, I have had STD blood tests and all was negative. Also maybe once or twice a year, normally after intercourse, the end of my penis , around the ridge becomes ulcerated, which takes roughly two weeks to heal. My docter says I should be circumsised, as I am now 50 years of age, I do not want this. About ten months ago I started having back pains, I had a scan and the doctor said it was wear and tear and I had to live with it. Recently about 3 weeks ago I started getting pains in my left leg, just below the hip, especially when I lay on it in bed. This has now moved to my right leg also, at the same time I have a dull ache in my scrotum and lower stomach. My doctor checked both my scrotum and legs and says everything is fine, however I am not convinced. My wife has also noticed a slight curving at the tip of my penis, when erect.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 19, 2004 12:00AM
, May 19, 2004 12:00AM
There are several considerations. The redness at the tip of the penis could be balanitis (inflammation that is more prone in uncircumcized penises), as well as other infections such as herpes or chancroid.
A GU source of the pain can be due to prostatitis which can cause the discomfort you are describing. A digital rectal exam and possible transrectal ultrasound can be considered for further evaluation.
The dull ache in the scrotum can be due to any number of scrotal masses (i.e. cancer or a cyst), as well as an infection. The test to consider would be a scrotal ultrasound for further 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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
A GU source of the pain can be due to prostatitis which can cause the discomfort you are describing. A digital rectal exam and possible transrectal ultrasound can be considered for further evaluation.
The dull ache in the scrotum can be due to any number of scrotal masses (i.e. cancer or a cyst), as well as an infection. The test to consider would be a scrotal ultrasound for further 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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
