What Does Swelling Near The Scrotum Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 3 Oct 2017

Question: my husband now has another ball after having sex. he said something happened half way thru, he got soft a long time before he climaxed. and it was uncomfortable the 2nd half. we were wondering is it a hernia or blood vessel

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound of the scrotum required

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

A scrotal ultrasound would be necessary to determine the nature of this swelling. It could be a cyst , collection of blood / clot or a hernia. The area needs to be examined and an ultrasound of the scrotal sac be advised in consult with your doctor. Treatment would depend upon the cause.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

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