Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Left Testicles

Posted on Mon, 30 Jan 2017

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Mon, 30 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have a slight pain in my left teste and close to my left hip. What could that be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to infection of Epididymis (Epididymitis )

Detailed Answer:
hello
Thanks for query .Pain in left testicle and near hip joint could be due mostly due to infection of Epididymis (Epididymitis ) however it can be confirmed only on clinical examination by a qualified General Surgeon and doing following basic tests
1) Urine routine and culture
2) Ultrasound Scanning of abdomen and scrotum
3) Color Doppler study of Scrotum .

Take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like
Diclofenac twice daily for a week .

Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician.

Ensure to drink more water .

Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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