Question 1

i think i have a median raphe cyst. my bottom left testicle feels swollen & my perineal area all the way down to my anus. tight feeling in anus happens also. left testicle also feels/looks lower than usual. who do i go to&is this easy/safe to treat?

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Cyst: Could be cyst or possible abscess. Certainly sounds that is needs to be addressed.  I would start with your regular provider. He or she can evaluate this and you may need ultrasound. If necessary, referral to urologist can be made.

Question 2

my perineal raphe occasionally becomes very swollen and sore to the touch, is this the sign of a problem? 
i cannot find or determine a cause

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May be candida: This is a yeast that often causes problems in warm weather. Try OTC Clotrimazole cream; if no better, see your doctor.

Question 3

what is perineal massage?

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Massage: Perineal massage involves gently stretching the tissues that surround the opening to the vagina.  Pregnant women close to delivery sometimes do this.

Question 4

please tell me what is perineal raphe?

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Anus to genital line: The area of the body between the anus and the scrotum or vagina. It forms a line that midway between the legs.

Question 5

my left calve is swollen. what is this?

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DVT: Please go immediately to the er. Thus could be a life threatening situation.

Question 6

what causes a swollen tecticles. but no pain?

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Swollen testicles: I could be hydrocele or a testicular tumor.

Question 7

what causes tissues to become edematous (swollen)?

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Swelling: injury releases factors from cells  that activate fluid flow between cells and extracellular fluid. Good wikipedia question for more details.

Question 8

why is my anus swollen?

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Depends: It depends on the circumstances under which the swelling took place (trauma, infection, etc).

Question 9

swollen cheeks from restalyn?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Possibly allergy or infection. Have it checked by the provider.

Question 10

what causes foreskin swollen?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: This can be a bug bite, irritation from manipulation, reaction to a chemical or foreign material, infection, etc. There are numerous possibilities &amp; if you think about what you may have been exposed to or experienced you can sort it out. If it persists for too long or becomes worrisome have it evaluated.

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I think i have a median raphe cyst. my bottom left testicle feels swollen & my perineal area all the way down to my anus. tight feeling in anus happens also. left testicle also feels/looks lower than usual. who do i go to&is this easy/safe to treat?

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My perineal raphe occasionally becomes very swollen and sore to the touch, is this the sign of a problem? i cannot find or determine a cause

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What is perineal massage?

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Please tell me what is perineal raphe?

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My left calve is swollen. what is this?

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What causes a swollen tecticles. but no pain?

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What causes tissues to become edematous (swollen)?

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Why is my anus swollen?

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Swollen cheeks from restalyn?

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What causes foreskin swollen?

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