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13 Year Old Born With Spina Bifida Having Swelling In The Testicles After A UTI. Removal Of Surgery Suggested Due To The Abscess. Need A Second Opinion
Hi i have a 13 year old son that was born with spina bifida and some other health issues. Late November he was treated for a uti infection that formed a abese below his testicle area that also caused the testicle to swell . In December the abses grew again now larger. The urologist lanced the abses and prescribed more antibiotic medicine. The abses is still draining now we were told by the doctor that he will the area of the infection with surgery and the testicle may have to be removed. I believe that the uti infection was not treated properly in November. I just want some other medical opinion on this matter thank you.
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
Hello I have gone through your complaint. As your child had spina bifida previously, there may be some associated urinary problems. The abscess which had occurred previously is in high risk zone. The previous uti might have been completely cured but as it is at high risk infective zone, the urine itself will act as a media for the growth of organisms. According to your doctor decision you need to get operated and a further delay may cause few more complications.
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