What Causes Persistent Pain And Discomfort In Testicles?

Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015

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Mon, 16 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : im having pain in my left testicles and sometimes feels uncomfortable, i went for test they said what i have is staphylococcus,,and i was given anti biotics, both injections and oral but nothing changed yet, being going thru this for the past 2 years... and keeps having low sperm count as welll.is there anything i could do ?

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
chronic prostatitis or chronic epidydimitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If the problem is persistent since 2 years- Problems like chronic prostatitis or chronic epidydimitis need to be excluded. These are challenging to manage. I suggest to confirm diagnosis first by physically consulting a Urologist.

However, I also suggest to undergo urine and semen culture, to identify sensitive antibiotic, is your doctor suspect staph aureus strongly.

Hope it helps!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Poola (17 minutes later)

yes have done urine test and semen culture and it says staph but it has been worrying me for over 2 year,used different anti biotics..also my left scrotum, move up than the right one, is that a problem too?

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
hronic prostatitis or chronic epidydimitis need to be excluded

Detailed Answer:
In some individuals there would be slight upside down variation, which can be physiological. However, a physical examination is needed to exactly rule out pathology.

As I already mentioned- chronic prostatitis or chronic epidydimitis need to be excluded as you were on different antibiotics from past 2 years without complete help.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj