What Causes Tenderness In Testicles?

Posted on Fri, 22 Aug 2014

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Fri, 22 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have had problems in the past with my left testical being very tender. 2 Days ago this started, was very painful and the left testical is twice the size it should be. Cold packs during the night seem to restore it to its normal size. I have done light work today and as I said it is about twice the size it should be. so what do you feel is goijng on?

Answered by Dr. Praveen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could you please share some more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.Thanks for giving me an opportunity to address you query.

I would like to know some more information.
Is you testis retracted upwards?
Do you see any reddening of scrotal skin?
Do you have abdominal pain?
Do you have fever, chills, rigors?
Is there any history of trauma?
Is there any would locally?
Do you feel exhausted?

Await your reply.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (15 hours later)

possibly retracted upwards, yes there is some reddening, no abdominal pain, no fever, chills or rigors, no trauma, no wound locally, not any more exhausted than normal (I have MS)

Answered by Dr. Praveen (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suspect torsion, might require surgery

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing me back.

I were to suspect torsion (of testis or testicular appendage).I were to examine as soon as possible since it might require surgical intervention in most cases if the retraction it is due to torsion.

Hope this helps and answers your query.Get well soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar