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What Causes Bruising And Swelling Of Testicles Post A Vasectomy?

I had a vasectomy on July 8th and the first couple days I was paint free, slight discomfort but nothing unexpected. 5 days later, still following Dr orders on icing and no lifting I got bruising and swollening. Icing took it away but came back right away. Hard time sitting, driving, can walk for a couple hours after ice but then major swelling. Went back to my Dr and he said it looked just fine surgery wise and heeling ok but to ice 24 hours a day for a week. Is this normal.
Mon, 23 Sep 2019
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Hi,

Lumps and swellings in the testicles are a relatively common symptom in boys and men, can have a number of different causes. The vast majority of testicular lumps and swellings are caused by benign (non-cancerous) conditions that may not need treatment.

Some of the main causes are:
varicoceles
hydroceles – swellings caused by a build-up of fluid around the testicle
epididymal cysts, and
inguinal hernias

Some more serious issues such as tumors and carcinomas are less common but should be considered if there is pain and rapid growth of it. In every case, it would be good to do ultrasound of testicles by urologist and this will show us what type of issue this is. If this is benign then there is no need for urgent treatment unless there is pain and inflammation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Wishing you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Bruising And Swelling Of Testicles Post A Vasectomy?

Hi, Lumps and swellings in the testicles are a relatively common symptom in boys and men, can have a number of different causes. The vast majority of testicular lumps and swellings are caused by benign (non-cancerous) conditions that may not need treatment. Some of the main causes are: varicoceles hydroceles – swellings caused by a build-up of fluid around the testicle epididymal cysts, and inguinal hernias Some more serious issues such as tumors and carcinomas are less common but should be considered if there is pain and rapid growth of it. In every case, it would be good to do ultrasound of testicles by urologist and this will show us what type of issue this is. If this is benign then there is no need for urgent treatment unless there is pain and inflammation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon