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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pains?
Question: Hi. I am 27 years old. Recently I started having sudden lower abdominal pains. Nothing untolerable but noticeable and uncomfortable but they would last a day or two and go away and would come back in a month or so after going away. Recently I also noticed a numbness in the left side of my testicles and swelling with slight pain in it and some slight but lesser than before pain in my abdomen and some discomfort in my inner thigh in my left side. I noticed also that the vein is very exaggerated in the testicle area. Also I have some bloating in the lower abdomen and it kind of feels light in my waist area in my abdomen like its pushed in, occasionally i feel slighly more pain in the testicular area but its usually brief but more a sense of dullness. I also have a slight sense of nausea at times but very slight and never much, No fever or anything. Taking tylenol makes the pain subside and only dullness remains. I have read it could be a number of things mostly minor. Any idea?
Brief Answer:
Possibility of varicocele to be considered
Detailed Answer:
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Dear XXXX
From the description given following possibility needs to be considered
1. Varicocele: It is dilatation and enlargement of veins draining testis. It usually is causing dull aching pain in testis which is aggravated by standing and wearing very tight or very loose underwear.
It can be confirmed by good clinical examination from your Physician
2. Underlying constipation: Reduced intake of water and fiber in diet could lead to constipation and cause lower abdominal pain.
I would suggest you to consult your Primary care Physician for thorough clinical examination and assessment. In the meantime I would advise you the following
1. Proper scrotal support: Wearing the right size underwear will provide support to testis and help relieve pain. Preferable use only cotton based underwear
2. Ensure good intake of water: 2-3 liter a day
3. Get Urine Routine and microscopic examination done to rule out Urinary tract infection
4. High fiber diet: 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits especially citrus fruits will ensure adequate intake of fiber
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
Consultant Surgeon
Possibility of varicocele to be considered
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear XXXX
From the description given following possibility needs to be considered
1. Varicocele: It is dilatation and enlargement of veins draining testis. It usually is causing dull aching pain in testis which is aggravated by standing and wearing very tight or very loose underwear.
It can be confirmed by good clinical examination from your Physician
2. Underlying constipation: Reduced intake of water and fiber in diet could lead to constipation and cause lower abdominal pain.
I would suggest you to consult your Primary care Physician for thorough clinical examination and assessment. In the meantime I would advise you the following
1. Proper scrotal support: Wearing the right size underwear will provide support to testis and help relieve pain. Preferable use only cotton based underwear
2. Ensure good intake of water: 2-3 liter a day
3. Get Urine Routine and microscopic examination done to rule out Urinary tract infection
4. High fiber diet: 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits especially citrus fruits will ensure adequate intake of fiber
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
Consultant Surgeon
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