Question 1

what are the most common causes of pain in my tailbone/pelvis region?

Accepted Answer

Strain or bruise: Bruised tailbone can be painful for a long time. If pelvic pain persists, you should see your doctor to make sure you don't have a pelvic infection.

Question 2

my scrotum is swollen

Accepted Answer

If swelling, or pain: Scrotum or testicle swelling or pain means a trip to the doctor or ER because a testicle's blood supply can be twisted off (torsion). When that happens, the testicle can die. Since one usually cannot tell for sure if his testicle is twisted, he needs an exam by a doctor. That said, if the swelling is only the scrotum skin, or due to a mass inside the scrotum, the doctor can help those issues too.

Question 3

my is scrotum is red? why?

Accepted Answer

Red scrotum: Not sure why but you must see a urologist soon!

Question 4

small ball in left scrotum ?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Need more info. Do you feel one small testis on the left?  Do you feel a normal testis and an additional small "ball"?  If two "balls" on left side are they connected or do they feel separate?  This could be just a small testis, spermatocele, epididymal cyst, varicocele, or an abnormal growth.  Either way see your urologist and have an examination and likely a scrotal ultrasound to sort this out.

Question 5

scrotum pain, what is it caused by?

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Multifactorial: This could be caused by many things. Can you give us any more information?

Question 6

should i apply cortisone on my scrotum?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone: OTC 1 % hydrocortisone can be used on the scrotum safely in most instances however do  not apply cortisone to any genital area without medical consultation. The skin of the scrotum is quite thin, and overuse can cause an infection to an already irritated moist area of the body

Question 7

why is my scrotum enlarged red and hot?

Accepted Answer

See Dr soon: Likely you have an infection  and may be an abscess that requires antibiotics. Go to see a  dr soon.

Question 8

what can cause testicular/scrotal pain?

Accepted Answer

Many things.: Acute scrotal pain can be caused by testicular torsion, infections such as epididymitis, orchitis or mumps, appendix testis torsion, cancer, hernia, hydrocele, spermatocele,  varicocele & traumatic injury.  If you have sudden pain, please see a physician since torsion or infection must be treated immediately. A physician will be able to assess the need for scrotal ultrasound & direct treatment.

Question 9

get itching on my scrotum so what to do?

Accepted Answer

Any rash? : Avoid taking showers with hot Water as it may make itching worse. Also, try to were lose undergarments.

Question 10

can scrotal cellulitis make you sterile?

Accepted Answer

Almost certainly not: Cellulitis is a skin infection and generally doesn't penetrate below skin level. Therefore, it is unlikely your scrotal contents (testicles, blood vessels, sperm tubes) will be harmful, except maybe in unusually severe infections. Check with your doctor, but probably there is no reason to worry about your fertility.

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