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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
Large Boil Under Testicular Area
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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
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Large Boil Under Testicular Area
by elly_07, Feb 02, 2008 09:23AM
My dad reported to me that he has a large boil under his left testicle.No warmness,erythema present,tender to palpation.Sensation is more like a burning sensation rather than painful.He has this boil for two weeks now and has not seen a doctor :( I only learnt of it today.He has Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension for over 8yrs now.Left inguinial lymph node is edematous but nontender to palpation.I advised him to see the doctor ASAP.But would just like to know what are his likely diagnoses.
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Feb 04, 2008 02:32PM
, Feb 04, 2008 02:32PM
HI,
There are a number of things that this could be, including a localized infection that may become worse. I cannot give a full list of possibilities without an examination. Your father should definitely see his doctor soon to have this examined and treated. If it is an infection, it will need aggressive treatment to ensure it does not become worse. If it is something else, he will also need to be seen anyway for a diagnosis. Please continue to encourage him to go in for an examination as soon as possible.
Take care.
There are a number of things that this could be, including a localized infection that may become worse. I cannot give a full list of possibilities without an examination. Your father should definitely see his doctor soon to have this examined and treated. If it is an infection, it will need aggressive treatment to ensure it does not become worse. If it is something else, he will also need to be seen anyway for a diagnosis. Please continue to encourage him to go in for an examination as soon as possible.
Take care.
