What Causes Swollen Testicles?

Posted on Sat, 30 Aug 2014

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Sat, 30 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : My left gonad is swollen like a ball. What is wrong?

Answered by Dr. Rishi (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use warm compresses and tight under garments

Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXX. Please answer these questions so I can help you.
1. Since when is the gonad swollen?
2. Is there redness or pain in it?
3. Do you have fever or burning in urine?
4. Does the swelling reach your groin or inguinal area?
Till then you can use warm compresses and wear tight underwear so that they do not hang freely. Please see your Doctor or GP for a prescription of mild pain killer medicines if there is pain. I will wait for answers to the above questions to advice further.you can upload images.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Rishi (3 hours later)

Dear Dr. XXXXXXX

1. The gonad has been swollen since the end od 2007 or beginning of 2008.

2. No there is no redness or pain.

3. No, I have not normally burning in the urine and no fever. The urine might burn very occasionally.

4. Yes, but just at the edge.

Thank you. XXXX

Answered by Dr. Rishi (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get Ultrasound done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX. Thanks for the answers. I would usually advice my patient to undergp an Ultrasound of the scrotum to know whats going on and to clarify whether Im dealing with a Hydrocele or a Hernia or something else. You could consult your Doctor and get an Ultrasound arranged. Nothing else might be required now. Do let me know the report ao that I can guide you further. Take care and if there are no further clarifications then please help us by rating this answer. Thanks.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Rishi (2 days later)

Thank you for your answer. I realise that it is too difficult to give further advice without tests. I note that you advise an Ultrasound. let me say that I refuse to submit to such a test because of the excessive radiation. I will try and consult a doctor that I trust, not my personal doctor in whom I have not confidence. So you will have to wait until I contact one.

Thank you very much for your prompt replies and the information you have given me so far. Thank you for your honesty. Goos service.
Sincerely Yours, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Rishi (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dont worry no radiation in Ultrasound

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Ultrasound does not emit any radiation. There are no side effects. It works on the principle of sound waves and therefore harmless. But totally your decision whether to go ahead or not. Do let me know either way. Take care.
Dr Rishi.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D