Suggest Treatment For Swollen Area Around Right Testicle

Posted on Sat, 20 Dec 2014

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Sat, 20 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : My husband has a swollen ares\a around his right testicle but closer to the abdomen . He says he has noticed it for a few weeks but just showed the area to me should we rush to emergency or see his MD tomorrow? He says he is not in pain. But it feels hot.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
cellulitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern. There are chances of cellulitutis and meeting a doctor immediately would be better.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of your scalp showing the involved area. Alopecia can be of different type.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

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