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What Causes Swelling In The Testicle?
Question: My 2 year kid is having little swollen right side testicle(about 10% of size) since 2 days without any pain, as he is active and playful,his motions are all ok,he had same situation when he was 3 months old and cured within 1 day, after continuing ibugesic and secef suspension for yesterday night, swollen % is only of 2% now,this was suggested by MD Pediatric, But he wanted me to do Urine test (P) and Sonography. Can you please guide me are these necessary and can be cured on medicine, I am also not sure why he wanted me to do these tests, should I worry
USG Scrotum/doppler of testis findings as below,please guide. Impression:right Epididymo-orchitis with minimal free fluid in the sqc
USG Scrotum/doppler of testis findings as below,please guide. Impression:right Epididymo-orchitis with minimal free fluid in the sqc
Brief Answer:
Possibility of congenital Hernia. Consult Pediatric Surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history; understood your concerns.
Swelling of one testicle- scrotum on one side in a child of 2 years which is not symptomatic and has st history is indicative of congenital hernia unless proved otherwise.
The tests are necessary to confirm or rule out any problem related to the urinary system.
I would advise you the following:
Consult a Pediatric Surgeon or a General Surgeon if Pediatric Surgeon is not available in your City for clinical evaluation, getting the correct diagnosis and proper treatment.
Brief Answer:
Specialist opinion and investigations and management.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your feedback.
Since the child is only 2 years old, getting epididymo-orchitis is very very rare in this age group.
There may be a pre-existing lesion in the urethra or anything that is causing urinary tract infection.
I would still advise you to take him to the Pediatric Surgeon/ Urologist for further evaluation to find if there is any precipitating factor and get investigated and treated accordingly.
Also send urine for: Routine, microscopy, culture and sensitivity as well as tests of blood.
Possibility of congenital Hernia. Consult Pediatric Surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history; understood your concerns.
Swelling of one testicle- scrotum on one side in a child of 2 years which is not symptomatic and has st history is indicative of congenital hernia unless proved otherwise.
The tests are necessary to confirm or rule out any problem related to the urinary system.
I would advise you the following:
Consult a Pediatric Surgeon or a General Surgeon if Pediatric Surgeon is not available in your City for clinical evaluation, getting the correct diagnosis and proper treatment.
Brief Answer:
Specialist opinion and investigations and management.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your feedback.
Since the child is only 2 years old, getting epididymo-orchitis is very very rare in this age group.
There may be a pre-existing lesion in the urethra or anything that is causing urinary tract infection.
I would still advise you to take him to the Pediatric Surgeon/ Urologist for further evaluation to find if there is any precipitating factor and get investigated and treated accordingly.
Also send urine for: Routine, microscopy, culture and sensitivity as well as tests of blood.
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