What Do Swollen Testicles Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 18 Mar 2018

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Question : What can cause swollen testicles sac and does my husband need to be seen by a Dr right away?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:

Please follow up with the urgent care if pain and redness is present

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Acute onset testicular swelling (commonly associated with pain) can be due to infection (Epididymoorchitis) or testicular torsion.

Both of these conditions require medical attention as soon as possible. If pain, redness is present along with swelling follow up with urgent care.

Slow onset testicular swelling unaccompanied by pain or redness is likely hydrocoele, hernia or testicular tumors.

If that is the case, it is not an emergency and he can follow up with the primary provider at the earliest.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician

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