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What Causes Hard And Swollen Testicles?
Question: I have a right testicle which is very hard and swollen, It is a little larger than a softball, I have gone to the VA for help although it has not been addressd properly. A considerable time has gone by and they have done nothing at this point. Is it harmful for this to linger on for a considerable time as it is growing larger and Larger. also. will this surgery help my erectile dysfunction. I am also a diabetic.
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Brief Answer:
Better to have the hydrocele removed, erection more likely due to diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Hi Donniesue,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in details.
As you have written about fluid in the sac surrounding the testes, there is a possibility of you having hydrocele and this is increasing in size each day. This can be treated only by surgery and the fluid is taken out alongwith the sac holding it. This is a small surgery and the success rate of this surgery is good. Allowing the hydrocele to grow further might lead to discomfort and sometimes can get painful.
As for the erectile dysfunction, a small hydrocele does not lead to erectile problems. However, with a large hydrocele, a patient at your age might experience discomfort and difficulty to maintain a desired erection essentially due to the large amount of fluid and this can also be psychologically driven.
Studies show that 35%-75% of men with diabetes will experience at least some degree of erectile dysfunction and those with diabetes get erectile dysfunctions 15 years earlier than those who are not diabetic. Above 70 years, this problem becomes more common with 95 percent men at your age having some form of erection related issues and hydrocele is not entirely responsible for it.
Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Better to have the hydrocele removed, erection more likely due to diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Hi Donniesue,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in details.
As you have written about fluid in the sac surrounding the testes, there is a possibility of you having hydrocele and this is increasing in size each day. This can be treated only by surgery and the fluid is taken out alongwith the sac holding it. This is a small surgery and the success rate of this surgery is good. Allowing the hydrocele to grow further might lead to discomfort and sometimes can get painful.
As for the erectile dysfunction, a small hydrocele does not lead to erectile problems. However, with a large hydrocele, a patient at your age might experience discomfort and difficulty to maintain a desired erection essentially due to the large amount of fluid and this can also be psychologically driven.
Studies show that 35%-75% of men with diabetes will experience at least some degree of erectile dysfunction and those with diabetes get erectile dysfunctions 15 years earlier than those who are not diabetic. Above 70 years, this problem becomes more common with 95 percent men at your age having some form of erection related issues and hydrocele is not entirely responsible for it.
Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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