What Causes Swelling In The Testicles Post A Blood Transfusion?

Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016

Question: I was released from the hospital ICU on Friday after receiving 4 units of blood for a possible tear in my colon. Colonoscopy scheduled for next week. This morning I got up and found my testicles the size of a grapefruit. No pain present, just an uncomfortable feeling.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I will say monitor only. Has it increased in size? Can you upload an image?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about uncomfortable pain in your testes. The immediate review doesn't seem to point to an urgent issue and may likely represent a transient observation than an ongoing disease process. I will suggest that you observe this only for now. Check for pain, increased in size and and fever. If any of these occur, report to me immediately for evaluation and more insights. If nothing happens before you appointment next week, let the doctors examine the testicles during the procedure for colonoscopy for this week.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask of more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (21 minutes later)

No to uploading an image---- I will see my primary care doctor in the AM being it is not so urgent. Thank you very much--- if anything changes I will contact you.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Keep me posted!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I respect your wishes. Keep me posted on the evolution and outcome.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar