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Question: My left testicale has been sore for the last few days. Not the ball itself but the soft tissue around it not intense pain but uncomfortable. This all happened after i took a sort nap couple of days ago so im guessing it got in awkward potion for that night maybe sore from that. But wanted to make sure
Brief Answer:
Consult a surgeon.Examination and investigations will fix the diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Pain over scrotum due to faulty position during sleep is unusual.
There are many reasons fore pain over scrotum.
Commonest are :
1. Furuncle, folliculitis or abscess if it occurs over the skin of scrotum.
2. If it is inside the scrotum most common problem could be due to "Epididymitis". A convoluted tube over the testis got inflamed and is called as epididymitis. Once again this epididymitis could be due to variety of reasons ranging from STD, Tuberculosis, Filariasis etc.
A careful examination and investigation will fix the diagnosis and etiology. Treatment has to be planned accordingly. Consult your surgeon and get well soon.
Dr S.Murugan
Consult a surgeon.Examination and investigations will fix the diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Pain over scrotum due to faulty position during sleep is unusual.
There are many reasons fore pain over scrotum.
Commonest are :
1. Furuncle, folliculitis or abscess if it occurs over the skin of scrotum.
2. If it is inside the scrotum most common problem could be due to "Epididymitis". A convoluted tube over the testis got inflamed and is called as epididymitis. Once again this epididymitis could be due to variety of reasons ranging from STD, Tuberculosis, Filariasis etc.
A careful examination and investigation will fix the diagnosis and etiology. Treatment has to be planned accordingly. Consult your surgeon and get well soon.
Dr S.Murugan
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